Macular Degeneration

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Understanding The Condition, Living With It, And Finding Hope

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A computer circuit board displaying the AMD logo, representing the brand name rather than age-related macular degeneration.

Living with dry age related macular degeneration (AMD) has changed the way I experience the world, but it has also taught me a lot about resilience, using technology, and asking for help. If you or someone you care about is facing AMD, I know firsthand how overwhelming and frustrating the adventure can feel, especially as … Read more

My First Glimpse Of Vision Loss: Watching My Mother Fade

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A middle aged woman sitting in a dim room with a cup in front of her looking sad

The quiet beginning of a journey I didn’t know I’d be taking Before I ever heard the words “macular degeneration” from my own doctor, I had already seen what vision loss could do to someone. I had lived with it—not directly, but through the eyes of my mother. And though I didn’t realize it at … Read more