Isn't It Ironic?As a former teacher for the visually impaired, I find it ironic that I am gradually losing my eyesight, and this is secondary to my lupus and a related COPD...reactions5comments
The Slow Curtain ClosesMy mom had macular degeneration and I didn't understand...until I turned 60 and have had a serious conversation with my doctor. I want to follow her guidance and take the...reactions1comment
Don't Stop ActivityMy first thought regarding my eyesight is thankfulness. I can drive in daylight and have family to help me at night. I receive Eylea injection and they are keeping my...reactions1comment
Seeing WavesI have dry macular degeneration in both eyes. I am beginning to see waves in my right eye. My nom had wet macular degeneration and she would always say to...reactions4comments
I Must Be Stronger Than I LookBear with me. I’m going to start at the beginning of my eye troubles. I was only forty-four years old when my right cornea burst! I was told that eventually...reactions2comments
Finding Joy When You Think There Is No JoyI have had AMD since 2011. I am an artist, needless to say after my diagnosis, I felt so sad and blue. During my first injection, I thought I would...reactions5comments
Entering Into Darkness!I was an active electrician about 7-8 years ago when my Walmart optometrist called and said I had to go to IA City immediately because of a vision problem. Thus...reactions2comments
Thought I Had Escaped!My father had dry macular degeneration by the time he was 68. That progressed to wet macular degeneration by the time he was 70 and at 72 years of age...reactions1comment
Keep Hope AliveMy mom, age 88, has only peripheral vision in both eyes due to AMD and having taken a blood thinner that caused severe bleeds and scar tissue. When I was...reactions1comment
Accepting the Blessings Of LifeReading suddenly got very challenging, and as I was the financial controller of a food manufacturing company, my condition hastened my decision to retire. But at 69.5, it was time...reactions1comment
Seriously, Don't Talk To Me About LemonsAlthough I had to leave my 40-year career as a professional photographic artist, I have managed to return to my first loves; music, and cooking. I have begun repairing and...reactions5comments
I Was a CarpenterI bent over to pick up my saw and when I stood, my vision went solid gray. It lasted only seconds before my sight returned. I went to get the...reactions8comments
Diagnosed with CataractsI have been diagnosed with cataracts for which an operation was suggested. I didn't agree with that. I also have some sinus problems. I have been studying Ayurveda for the...reactionscomments
LuckyI have had macular degeneration since I was 50 and now 69 and it hasn't changed since then. I was told to take PreserVision vitamins and have. Also, I have...reactions1comment
DiagnosedI was diagnosed around age 51. Never had signs of dry macular degeneration, but my left eye just went wet one day. I'm an optician so I do know the...reactions1comment
A Life Without TearsYes, my eyes are frequently very dry and I have to get my tears from one of those little bottles. I really don't remember when I was diagnosed with macular...reactions1comment
My Life After MD DiagnosisI was diagnosed at age 64. I did not know much about the disease at first but like everything else that would impact me, I began my research and learned...reactions1comment
Aspiring ArtistNecessity always required that I do whatever work I could find. Finally retired, I began developing my artistic skill. Then the diagnosis … AMD! I tried not to worry, but...reactions3comments
Cross Your Eyes and X Your T'sI recently went to a class our library had for cross-stitching, which I really enjoyed. I did it years ago but hadn't tried it recently. It was an easy pattern...reactions1comment
Thankfulness!I am very thankful that my condition has been detected! I now have an opportunity to create a life of better eye health. My doctor has given me Eye Promise...reactions3comments