Living with Macular Degeneration - Patient Stories | Mary Toss, The Perseverance of Spirit

American Macular Degeneration Foundation

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In this honest, short documentary, Mary Toss shares her personal story of living with macular degeneration. She reflects on the reality of vision loss and grief, and the film reveals the eventual potential for the triumph of spirit.
Through interviews with Mary and conversations with friends and family, we get an intimate view into Mary’s daily life. From the tricks she’s discovered to adjust to vision loss, to the people who make up her support network, we see Mary persevering, with acceptance, and humor, to live independently with dignity.
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30 сен 2024

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@michellehitt1976 5 месяцев назад

Why is it called Age related? Im 48, just found out I've got this.

@Trisha_B_done 9 месяцев назад

This woman is so fortunate to have her family. I got MD at 50 yo with no children nir spouse. I've had 7 eye surgeries and am grateful to have any vision at all. Losing that independance is a challenge and I have had to learn how to ask for help. Appreciate her sharing her story. 😊

@renaulth2009 Год назад

I am 41, headed down this path, already given up 95% of driving. But this is super inspiring ❤

@davidlo168888 Год назад

Don't give up. God's mercy definitely can help you to restore your vision. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tdjr5z3uIb8.html

@michellehitt1976 5 месяцев назад

How are you doing now? I'm 48, just found out I have it.

@susiefloosie8885 Год назад

The worse part for me would be my inability to read. I love reading everything. Bless these people.

@davidlo168888 Год назад

Your AMD can be effectively treated and reversed by God's mercy. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tdjr5z3uIb8.html

@lyndagabriel6539 Год назад

Wow, the cherry blossom painting.... love it! Thanks, this gives me hope.

@carolygerlitz6263 Год назад

I have macular degeneration in both eyes but get injections from a good Retinal Doctor regularly. I am 83 years old, live alone and I drive everywhere except at night., we don't go blind if under the care of a good Retinal Specialist..I don't wear glasses except for reading & on the computer. This lady & others need proper care so they don't end up blind!

@MacularOrg Год назад

That is wonderful! We are so glad to hear your treatments are working so well. For others, there may be other factors that affect how well they respond to treatment. It is a complex disease!

@davidlo168888 Год назад

Your AMD can be effectively treated and reversed by God's mercy. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tdjr5z3uIb8.html

@rickboer7715 Год назад

losing your ability to drive is very frustrating and to have to depend on others sucks. I had to surrender my driver's permit when my neurologist determined my hydrocephalous made me too much of a risk when driving.

@MacularOrg Год назад

Yes, losing the ability to drive has a huge impact on people. We hear about this often.

@arunprabhamukherjee9467 Год назад

It is an inspiring story for me as I watch Mary deal heroically with AMD, which I have too.

@MacularOrg Год назад

We love to hear that.

@davidlo168888 Год назад

Your AMD can be effectively treated and reversed by God's mercy. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tdjr5z3uIb8.html

@NancyReyna-b6o Год назад

where can a person get the magnifer machine for the computer? I have a very hard time reading bills.

@MacularOrg Год назад

The device Mary is using is a CCTV. They are very useful, but also costly. You may want to access low vision services in your area so they can best assess what tools would be best for your needs and your budget. Here is a good article about CCTV's www.afb.org/aw/6/5/14585 . Also, use Google (Google Maps if you're familiar) to find services for low vision and the blind in your local area. There are usually associations for the blind, as well as low vision occupational therapists in every state.

@davidlo168888 Год назад

Your AMD can be effectively treated and reversed by God's mercy. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tdjr5z3uIb8.html