Acceptance is KeyI am 59 and have had macular degeneration in both eyes for several years, starting with dry in my 40s. I am an art teacher and have always had a...reactions2comments
My MD storyI was 44 years old when I was diagnosed with wet MD. It started in my right eye, I did the shots for 3 years. During that time, my left...reactions2comments
But I am only 25!At 25, I was a young mom of an overactive toddler. Like most moms, I wanted to capture every moment so I always had a camera around (this was before...reactions1comment
TransitionI read the recent story by the woman with myopic degeneration, who is an artist. It resonated with me because we have many similarities – I also have a loving...reactions3comments
Stargardt's (Juvenile Macular Degeneration)I know this is not a story about age related macular degeneration, but I thought I would share - hope you all don't mind. I am not about to be...reactions4comments
Pain After InjectionFor years I have had severe pain after injections. I was unable to open my eyes for hours because it hurt and my eyes that teared a lot. I was...reactions4comments
Starting The JourneyI am new to this scary world of wet macular degeneration. Yesterday I had my third shot and so far, I have had good results. I have asked my retinal...reactions2comments
Static then DynamicUp until March, my dry AMD had not changed significantly since my diagnosis about 6 yrs ago. One eye is considerably less affected than the other and it's my saving...reactions3comments
My Macular Degeneration JourneyWhen I was in my sixties, I was diagnosed with AMD in both eyes. I lived in West Palm Beach, Florida, and my retina specialist, Dr. Lowe, in Lake Worth...reactions5comments
ImprovementI can't believe after 5 years my eye has actually improved. When I have both eyes open, I can't tell anything is wrong. It will never be perfect but sure...reactions8comments
Macular TelagiectasiaWhen I was first diagnosed with macular degeneration, my specialist said I had this type - macular telagiectasia. Does anybody else have this as well?...reactions2comments
Vitamin IntoleranceI recently have been told I'm in the beginning stages of dry macular degeneration. I was told to take the Preservision Areds2 for current or former smokers. Unfortunately, I am...reactions7comments
My Wayward EyesSeveral years ago, I was diagnosed with AMD. Then, my doctor died suddenly, and it's hard to find a new one in a rural setting. I had developed a wandering...reactions4comments
Drivers LicenseI was having an ok day till I got my driver's license renewal. This I have to do each year. I rang the optometrist and receptionist said he would fill...reactions8comments
My Macular Degeneration RideAbout 8 or 9 years ago I was diagnosed with dry macular in my left eye and a few years later it became wet and I began getting injections off...reactions6comments
Dramatic Shift to Wet AMDHi All - I'm a 66-year-old retiree living in Pennsylvania with my wife. I've always had floating spots in my eyes since I was in my 30s but 20 years...reactions5comments
New to ThisThank you for welcoming me. This past January, I went to my eye doctor to schedule cataract surgery. He told me besides cataracts, I have macular degeneration. He told me...reactions4comments
One Eye No SightBecause of MG, I have lost the sight in my right eye. I also have Ted Dease in my left eye. That eye is stable right now. I am having...reactions3comments
Loss of Central VisionOn my first visit to the eye hospital, I was diagnosed with dry AMD in my left eye and wet in the right. I had no knowledge of AMD. I...reactions20comments
New DoctorMy doctor quit so on my next visit March 19th I will be seeing a new doctor in a new place. I know this sounds ordinary. Right! Well After going...reactions2comments
