My "Kind" of Macular DegenerationAt my last appointment in Boston, I was told my macular degeneration is caused by a lack of blood circulation to the choroid layer of my eye...the retina is starving... By Marjorie AldenBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
My Diagnosis and Pharma Trial StoryDiagnosed with wet macular degeneration in 2011 was in Lucentis pharmaceutical trials, the injections brought my vision from 20/200 on my right eye back to 20/40. I have continued injections... By CommunityMember581Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Caregiver for Mother With MDI currently care for my 89-year-old mother who has macular degeneration. She also has dementia. About the only thing she is able to do is crochet. Now she is losing... By DeYoungNeffBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
For the Girl Who Got MD at 15I have told my story before. I just want to tell her how sorry I am to hear about her story. I will never again complain about my story. I... By edielaudeBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Therapist's Help With AMDI was diagnosed in my 40s with dry AMD and the promise that it was a very slow-developing disease. Now in my later 60’s it has hit me. Hard. When... By Ra5678Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Frustrated With Loss of EyesightI was diagnosed with dry MD about 10 years ago. Then I had my cataracts removed. It was like a miracle. My eyesight was 20/20. Then things started to get... By TexasLadyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
16 Years of Wet AMD & Still Seeing WellIn January 2006 my ophthalmologist diagnosed me with wet AMD in my right eye. They mentioned that I would go blind except for peripheral vision, and cold-laser treatments might slow... By JohnnieGodwinBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Too FrighteningI have had AMD (wet in one eye, and dry in the other eye, of which I do get injections in the wet one. But the thought of having these... By maobow21Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments29 comments
Stay PositiveDiagnosed with dry macular 2 years ago. I have read every information available concerning macular. I also have started a vitamin regiment and diet that is supposed to be helpful... By CommunityMember415Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Juvenile MDI’m a 26 year old teacher who developed MD in her left eye at 15 years old. As of now, I lost most of the central vision in my left... By Ta6106Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Clinical Trial For Dry Macular DegenerationAs per my doctor, the FDA has to approve the injections for dry MD. They are supposed to make it available this year. I am going to participate in a... By CommunityMember18Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
My AMD StoryMy mother was an oil painter, sewer, genealogist, dental nurse, and crystal collector. She was diagnosed at 40 and these things were given up one by one. I have always... By CommunityMember285Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
A Bit of Everything!I have had macular degeneration for 6 years and been treated with injections in both eyes for 5 of them. A year ago I went completely blind with cataracts, they... By CommunityMember196Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Grade 2 Cataracts and Wet AMDI was just told on top of wet AMD, I have cataracts on both lenses. My doctor told me it is graded numerically 1 to 4, and told me I... By NickBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Two Happy PeopleI go in every six months to get my eyes checked out. I have been very lucky and have not had a shot for a couple of years. The last... By charpcherlBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
It Is What It Is...I had cataract surgery in September 2020. First the right eye, then 2 weeks later, the left. Shortly thereafter, I started noticing that lines that should have been straight were... By natalieBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Solo Travel Tips for Macular Degeneration?I noticed a change in vision suddenly — it arrived quickly. I saw my ophthalmologist who suspected retinal bleeding and sent me to a retinal specialist. I received injections for... By AudreyeyeBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Diagnosed Years Ago & Keeping HopeI was diagnosed when I moved. I went to the eye doctor 18 years ago at age 56. Since then, I've been taking AREDs and going to a retinologist once... By CommunityMember220Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Macular Degeneration ProgressionMy eye doctor recognized drusen or aging spots in my eyes when I was about 60. He sent me to an ophthalmologist who knew about the research that led to... By GodwinBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My Biggest RegretI had seen my ophthalmologist in December and was told that my cataract was indeed ready to be removed. The surgery was scheduled for mid-February. Several weeks before the surgery... By Liz3Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments