Macular Degeneration Changed My Attitude About VisionI always had what was considered excellent vision. At 50 I noticed some packaging instructions and the numbers in the phone book (remember those?) seemed to be getting smaller. I... By Theodora DeStephano1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Successful Treatment With Wet AMD1998 - My optometrist sent me to an ophthalmologist. He diagnosed me with dry AMD & gave me a mix of what was in process to become PreserVision I. I... By JohnnieGodwin1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Diagnosis of Advanced AMDI went in for my yearly eye exam from my health care provider. I was aware of having AMD for at least ten years at that time but around the... By John T1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
New OutlookI recently had an eye exam and was shown a picture of the extent of the macular degeneration in my eyes. I am 80 years old and my main hobbies... By Deacon1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Routine ShotsI had trouble with wavy lines when I went to my eye doctor in 2015. I was told I had macular degeneration. My aunt had it so I was familiar... By JimD1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Patient Ambassador - Telling My StoryMy story is pretty simple, but complex too, but one of great success and hope to share with others who are on the edge of AMD - dry or wet... By Godwin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Just Keep Hoping...I have had both wet and dry macular degeneration for a number of years (don't really remember how many!) I've had injections for the wet AMD in my right eye... By lynnduke1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Piano MusicI play piano, and now have difficulty reading regular sheet music. It is easier to play from a lead sheet, which has just the melody and the names of chords... By CBotteron1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Negative Injection ReactionHi, my name is Sharon. I had my fourth injection for wet macular degeneration in my left eye. This one was the worst. Each time I have experienced pain that... By Sharon Hume1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
After 10 Years With Macular DegenerationI love playing cards with my children, grandchildren and/or great grandchildren. I have the brightest light by my chair and I always claim it. I will be 92 years old... By melbatoast1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Grandchildren's FacesMy vision is good now thanks to regular shots from my retina doctor but I find myself not taking my vision for granted. I spend extra moments looking at my... By Debbye1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
I Live Every Day With this LossAt an ophthalmologist appointment, the doctor looked behind my eye and saw bleeding. He referred me to a retinal specialist who diagnosed myopic macular degeneration. I proceeded for the next... By Audreyeye1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
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... By joodles17041 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
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... By emilylarson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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... By dotz1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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... By Eyesrme221 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
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... By louanne1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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... By artbyjo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
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... By Larry Bohlen1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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... By Roni1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments