Young MotherIt was 1988 and I was a young mom with 3 little ones when I was first diagnosed with dry macular degeneration...reactions2comments
Blind Art TeacherMy story starts at age 29, my first year of teaching. I was driving and noticed something going on with what I...reactions1comment
My Story: Incompetence, Poor Care, and DespairHere's my story. I'm 25 years old, and right now I suffer from wet macular degeneration in my left eye that developed...reactions6comments
Blurry Vision, Spots, and Crazy LinesIn December 2008 I noticed my vision was more blurry than normal. Thought it was due to being around my uncle's chain-smoking...reactions1comment
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
I had no idea what was happening when I first saw the wavy telephone linesWavy telephone lines didn't seem to be very serious at first. After all, I was in my mid-70s and I thought it...reactions6comments
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
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
Recently DiagnosedI went for my eye exam in Oct 2020 and told the Dr I was having some slight blurry vision. After the...reactions3comments
After TreatmentI have been getting shots for 3+ years. My biggest complaint is the discomfort after the shot due to all the Betadine...reactions4comments
My Story and My Way Forward - Stay Positive and Help Others, TooI'm 65 yrs of age and live near Mansfield in England. I was diagnosed about 6 months ago after having had a...reactions5comments
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
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...reactions5comments
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
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
