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
Family AffairMy family is full of blind or half-blind people because of macular degeneration – for generations back. My mom and two of...reactions2comments
Through My EyesI was diagnosed at 52 with wet AMD in the right eye with no symptoms or anything wrong. I was testing myself...reactions3comments
Diagnosed with MD About 6 Years AgoHi there! My name is Sandy and I am 82 years old. I was diagnosed about 8 years ago (left eye). I...reactions1comment
DiagnosisI had both parents with dry macular degeneration that never really progressed. My father lived until he was 96, and my mother...reactions3comments
SurpriseA year ago @ age 74 I woke up & my right eye had a smear in the center, like Vasaline in...reactions5comments
Where I Am After 6 MonthsI noticed one morning in June I was having trouble reading the paper. Something looked off. I went that day to the...reactions2comments
Am I Scared About the Future?I’ll admit that I was horrified when I found out I had wet in the right eye and dry in the left...reactions1comment
My Macular Degeneration StoryMy AMD journey began back in 2006 (age 54) when an optometrist I saw for new computer glasses noticed drusen in both...reactions4comments
Macular DegenerationAlmost 2 years ago I noticed a bright light in my right eye. I went to my eye doctor, he realized there...reactions1comment
