Right EyeI was diagnosed 5 years ago. I was very surprised. They told me usually people in 3rd world country get this starvation...reactions1comment
NewbieHello, I'm a 70-year-old single male, I got my diagnosis four days ago, dry AMD, and I have been living on that...reactions5comments
All BlurryIt's like one day I woke up and all was blurry. I can't read the things I used to. I have to...reactions1comment
Myopic Macular DegenerationHello, so glad to have found this community! I have posted in some of the other threads but will post my story...reactions4comments
Young MotherIt was 1988 and I was a young mom with 3 little ones when I was first diagnosed with dry macular degeneration...reactions2comments
Blind Art TeacherMy story starts at age 29, my first year of teaching. I was driving and noticed something going on with what I...reactions1comment
My Story: Incompetence, Poor Care, and DespairHere's my story. I'm 25 years old, and right now I suffer from wet macular degeneration in my left eye that developed...reactions6comments
I had no idea what was happening when I first saw the wavy telephone linesWavy telephone lines didn't seem to be very serious at first. After all, I was in my mid-70s and I thought it...reactions6comments
Blurry Vision, Spots, and Crazy LinesIn December 2008 I noticed my vision was more blurry than normal. Thought it was due to being around my uncle's chain-smoking...reactions1comment
Diagnosed Around 40, Now at 67 1/2 YearsMy mom had dry MD. She was unable to drive, and used magnifying glasses to read, etc. I was diagnosed with dry...reactions3comments
Just Learning This is Not NormalI have had eye probs for a while but I keep getting flashing lights and I can't see shot, it will come...reactions2comments
Retina Hole in 2019I had blurred vision almost overnight in my right eye. A straight line turned into an hourglass. Scared me. Went to Doc...reactions1comment
BonnieI was diagnosed 7 years ago... along with cataracts. I also was recently been diagnosed with mucous membrane pemphigoid which can do...reactions1comment
Welcome to MacularDegeneration.net StoriesAt MacularDegeneration.net, we believe that we are stronger together than we are alone. Living with macular degeneration can be a challenge, but...reactions7comments
Ms. AnnaI had developed a macular hole, skipped right over degeneration. It has been surgically repaired, but my vision has not returned to...reactions1comment
23 & MeMy mom had macular degeneration and was treated with injections. I was amazed at how well she did. She was in her...reactions1comment
After TreatmentI have been getting shots for 3+ years. My biggest complaint is the discomfort after the shot due to all the Betadine...reactions4comments
Recently DiagnosedI went for my eye exam in Oct 2020 and told the Dr I was having some slight blurry vision. After the...reactions3comments
Brenda DaleI was told that I had the beginning of macular degeneration. I asked if it got worse, I'm not sure he even...reactions2comments
A Question About the ShotWhat do you do to calm yourself before your shots? No joke my doctor said to take a shot before my shot...reactions3comments
