A Decade on This Macular Degeneration Journey: What’s Changed?Living with macular degeneration, I’m usually looking forward, trying to prepare for what might come in the future. Just recently I’ve realised that it’s been almost a decade since I... By Brown Eyed Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
HaircutsLiving with myopic macular degeneration is very much a part of who I am these days. I am presently only affected with this malady in one eye, often referred to... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Traveling With Macular Degeneration Using the '5-P Equation'This unwanted experience with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has brought with it some unexpected surprises and insights. Opportunities abound to learn impactful lessons and sharpen skills as a result... By Linda Hoopes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Four Years Post-Diagnosis: That Long? Really?Yes, 4 years and 1 month to be exact. I couldn’t remember the exact date, so I got my medical records from my first retina specialist: July 15, 2019, one... By Beverly Dame2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My New Retina Specialist: The Honeymoon is OverRecently I had my second date with my new retina specialist. He is looking after my dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). I had high hopes for this date because the... By Brown Eyed Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Community Perspectives on Living With Geographic AtrophyGeographic atrophy (GA) is a chronic eye condition in which the cells in the retina slowly break down and die. This results in poor retinal function and vision loss. GA... By MacularDegeneration.net3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Six Months AgoTime is funny. Not in the slap-your-knee kind of funny — funny as in, "How is that even possible?" funny. One day you are marking days on the calendar, and... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
I Could Write a Book on Macular DegenerationYep, I truly could write a book on macular degeneration — SO I DID! I’m sure it won’t be a bestseller, nor will people scramble to buy it upon its... By Linda Hoopes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Preparing for Life With Geographic AtrophyI was diagnosed with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) 9 years ago. My mom and sister both had wet macular degeneration. I figured that might well be in the cards... By Sharon Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments37 comments
Still Learning and Still Confused About Macular DegenerationFor the last 10 years, I’ve tried to find out as much as I can about my dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). But I’m still confused or unsure on many... By Brown Eyed Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Exploring My Creativity"You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have." - Maya Angelou Living my life with myopic macular degeneration has really changed what I thought my... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
No Car? No ProblemI grew up without a car. My mother was on her own, working in a garment factory, not making much money and raising a child. We relied on the bus... By Beverly Dame4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It's Okay to Ask for AccommodationsGrowing up, I was the only person in my family who was visually impaired. At a very young age, I tried hard to assimilate. I did not want to inconvenience... By Christine Joy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Benefits of Contrast With Macular DegenerationFor hours I’d been searching for my sunglasses. I was determined not to give up, as they were my most expensive pair. They are a wrap-around kind and protect my... By Brown Eyed Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Caregiving With Geographic AtrophyIn my early 60s, I shared caregiving for my mom with my sister. Mom had wet macular degeneration requiring monthly injections. My caregiving involved taking care of my mom’s bills... By Sharon Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
It Goes OnThe great American poet Robert Frost made the following remark in an interview in 1954 with a Mr. Ray Joseph of The Cincinnati Enquirer: “In three words, I can sum... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Sight or Hearing? Pick One“Would you rather lose your sight or hearing?” is how it would start. It was usually late at night, in someone’s dorm room, when we should have been working on... By Beverly Dame3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Community Views: Support for People Living With Dry Macular DegenerationIf you have been diagnosed with dry macular degeneration, you may be experiencing a range of emotions that include anxiety, confusion, sadness, or disappointment. You may be wondering what your... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Don’t Suffer in Silence. Speak Up!I have had dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) for 8 years now. In the early years after diagnosis, there was very little effect on my daily life. Four years ago... By Sharon Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
When Being Diagnosed With Macular Degeneration is Good News — Really! Never could I imagine EVER thinking a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) would be GOOD news... until my friend called with this exciting news following an exam by a retina... By Linda Hoopes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments