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... By DeAnninTexas1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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... By rohana1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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... By holly1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
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... By Nick1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
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... By rambansal1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Nita691 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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... By Buffy1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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... By bulldog1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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... By Dave W.1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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... By CYNTHIA31 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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... By Skiffywife1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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... By JCJC1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Doctorate Student with Vision ChangesI was in an Applied Statistics class as a doctoral student at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. I realized that I could not see the numbers that were placed on the... By talaniz641 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Lucky, But Had to LearnI was diagnosed with AMD at the age of 61. At 64 my left eye turned wet. I'm so fortunate because I live within 30 minutes of a very good... By FarmersDaugher1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Extra Letters and NumbersI have wet macular degeneration in both eyes. Typing on social media, I have extra letters/numbers at times, $100 will look like $1000. The extra number is in the center... By janbeach1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Wet AMD and Cataract SurgeryI've had wet macular degeneration for five years and have injections every 12 weeks. I had cataracts and because of wet macular degeneration, my new corrective lens could only be... By rbridick1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Scared and ThankfulI had made an appointment with my regular eye doctor because I noticed very blurry vision in my right eye and noticed "floaters". I have been nearsighted since childhood and... By sharono3602 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Double VisionThe eye doctor I went to for a lot of years died and I finally found a local doctor. I went to him with the diagnosis I already had. My... By deedeej1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Being PositiveI agree with Linda on being positive. But one thing that is so hard to accept is that, since I am now legally blind in one eye, the other one... By Elize1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Not Enough InformationMy consultant said and demonstrated on a model where my problem lay. He indicated the treatment required was a monthly injection for the first three months. I will be receiving... By Mamacool2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments