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
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