Written by: Gabrielle Rozumek
Edited by: Jennifer Baker, Will Dana, and Claire Shudde
Illustrated by: Paola Medina-Cabrera
Imagine that, over the years, your vision has become blurry and it’s not what it used to be. You wake up a few days after your 70th birthday, and though you’re usually greeted by the bright morning sun, today it’s not so bright – there is a dark spot in your vision. You blink a couple times to try and get rid of the spot and quickly realize it’s not going anywhere. Shortly after, your doctor diagnoses you with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). There are temporary treatment options but no cure. Ultimately, your vision loss is permanent and that dark spot in your vision will likely grow larger until you can’t see at all.
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