About

I found out I had macular degeneration about seven years ago, and it changed my life. At first, the news was overwhelming. I didn’t know much about the condition, but I soon learned that it gets worse over time and mainly affects central vision. This made everyday things like reading, recognising faces, and driving much harder.

After my diagnosis, I started getting regular injections in both eyes to help slow down the disease and keep as much of my vision as possible. The treatment seemed scary at first, but it soon became part of my routine, and I realised how important it was for managing my condition.

As time went on, it became clear that the treatment in my right eye wasn’t working anymore. The damage was too advanced for the injections to help, so we stopped treating that eye. Accepting this was hard.

I still get treatment in my left eye, where the disease is active but responds to the injections. These regular treatments have slowed down the damage and helped me keep useful vision in that eye. Living with macular degeneration means I’ve had to keep adjusting and stay resilient, but ongoing treatment and support have helped me stay independent and find ways to handle the challenges.