Mom Didn't CommunicateMy mom was diagnosed with dry macular degeneration. Some unexpected medical emergencies got in the way of her regular check-ups, then she became totally invalid and unable to go to... By kashakarma1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Wet and Dry MDSince childhood I have always had very low vision in my left eye due to amblyopia and myopia. I did not go regularly to any eye specialist, because my right... By avemaria81 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
MMD and GlaucomaBoth my eyes have visual field loss from glaucoma. My right eye was my "good" eye until September 2016, when it went blurry and I realized there was a hole... By CBotteron1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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... By Jackie Artist1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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... By Sue Lucia1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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... By beaglebud22 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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... By CYNTHIA32 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
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... By chuck2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
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... By Apeters371 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
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... By RoseannMarlean1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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... By fallhyker2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
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... By janelemerise1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
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... By missafton1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
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?... By kazza1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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... By susanjulie1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
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... By deedeej1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
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... By kazza1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
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... By marlene1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
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... By rod11052 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
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... By barbaraborrello1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments