First of all, it`s important for you to understand that there may be things that can be done to help slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration. Several techniques have shown to be effective in doing so, including leading a healthy lifestyle in the way that you eat and the exercise that you get. Fruits and vegetables, in particular, green, leafy vegetables should be a regular part of your diet. When they are, you will be getting the nutrients in the antioxidants that are necessary to help control the problem and if possible, to keep it from occurring as quickly. It is also very important for you to educate yourself about macular degeneration when you have the condition. Although you are still likely to rely on your eye doctor for the medical information that you need, there is plenty of information available that you can study. Just make sure that you are getting the information about macular degeneration from a reliable source. That is true, regardless of whether you`re looking on the Internet for the information or if you are thumbing through books at your local library. The more you understand about AMD, the more likely it is going to be that you will make wise choices for your treatment and lifestyle. Finally, look for individuals in your area that may also be suffering with the same condition. In more populated areas of the country, there are likely to be groups that meet on a regular basis who have this and similar ailments. This gives you the opportunity to discuss your problem with somebody that actually understands what you are going through. You may also find that connecting with individuals in this way helps you to maintain a positive outlook about your macular degeneration and about life in general. Having that positive outlook can certainly help to increase your quality of life, which is important for anyone going through such a difficult time. (The above suggestions are not meant to be authoritative and you should do your own due diligence before adopting any of them. In ALL cases of eye problems, seek the advice of a medical professional before adopting any procedures (including the above). We accept no responsibility if you do not follow this advice).David Woodford has been diagnosed as suffering from what is amd and has done much research on the subject. This series of articles summarizes some of the main conclusions he has found.