Living with Macular Degeneration

Hi, I am Pam Harris. I have myopic macular degeneration. The first couple of years were really rough. I was alone much of the time and very trapped, so it was very difficult for me to accept the limitations I had.

Let's take a look at how macular degeneration can affect some of the most common things we do. Along with some tips that might make some of these tasks just a bit easier.

Macular degeneration affects the macula, which is a really small area in the very center of your retina. The macula allows you to see fine details when reading, recognizing faces and performing closeup work. Without getting into too much eye anatomy, just think of the eye as a camera. When the macula is damaged, you're just not going to get a full, clear picture and colors will likely appear faded or washed out.

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