Myopic Degeneration ProgressingHi all, I’ve posted here before. I’m 55, diagnosed just over a year ago with myopic degeneration. Here is the latest. Went for a second opinion with a retina specialist... By mrsbedbug1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Dealing with Macular DegenerationI developed this condition about 10 or 12 years ago and now it has progressed to 20/400 in one eye and 20/40 in my right eye. Both eyes are dry... By margomane04251 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Don't Give Up!I am a 91-year-old great-grandmother...3 children, 7 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren… I’ve been under the care of a retina specialist for about 7 years. I’ve had the Eyelea injections every... By melbatoast1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My MomFor years I took my mom to the eye doctor for her macular degeneration. She received injections in her eyes. She couldn't see after that for a while, a few... By gramD31 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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