Can Vision Improve After A Diagnosis?Having been diagnosed with macular degeneration in March of 2019, it has been two years plus of retinal specialist appointments. Simple eye...reactions1comment
People to Love and Dishes to WashI do not pretend to know a lot. Most days, Google is my go-to for information that I feel I need to...reactionscomments
Finding Small Joys on Trips to the Retinal SpecialistRecently I had my six-week check-up for my macular degeneration. Nothing out of the ordinary was going on. My vision felt pretty...reactions1comment
Golden Views, Sunglasses to the RescueLiving with this myopic degeneration diagnosis these past two years and certainly been “eye-opening!” (Pun intended). I had honestly never even considered...reactionscomments
Continuing to Find Happiness With Vision LossI think in life we are always searching. Searching for a new purpose, a new direction, a new car, a new book...reactions2comments
Eyes as the Lamp of the Body“The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light” (Matthew...reactionscomments
It's Dark in HereI have distinct memories of meeting my mother-in-law over 37 years ago. In 2014, she passed away, but the memories of her...reactions2comments
Do What You Do Well, A Reflection on Ernest TubbI love to listen to music, of almost any kind, except for rap. But mostly, I prefer music with a gentle story...reactionscomments
My Fairy Tale: The Magic of Modern MedicineOnce upon a time... This story started in 1959. In St. Louis, Missouri, a little girl was born into a family with...reactionscomments
Routines, Retirement, and Disrupted PlansMy days are not very exciting... Being retired for almost eight years, a routine of sorts has come into being. No more...reactionscomments
Moving Forward With Myopic Degeneration"A few bad chapters does not mean your story is over." I read this line a couple of days ago and cannot...reactions3comments
Reflections on Vision Loss and Daily LifeReflection. My thinking one day brought this particular word to the forefront of my mind. All of this was centered on what...reactions2comments
Adjusting to Vision Loss With New Assistive DevicesMacular Degeneration has a way of taking over my days sometimes. Be it the beginning of a day and struggling to get the...reactions6comments
Acknowledging My Diagnosis AnniversaryThis month’s visit to the Retinal Specialist was its own kind of “special.” Having become almost used to this routine visit and...reactions1comment
Questions and Answers: Diagnosed With Macular DegenerationReaching out to others on the forum page is so helpful for me. Hearing the stories that others share as I go...reactions7comments
An Appointment, An Injection, and Improved VisionIn the six weeks in between each of my Retinal Specialist appointments, I am constantly checking. And rechecking, daily. How does the...reactionscomments
I Painted a Picture TodayWhen that moment hits, I just have to go with it. I typically reach for a fresh, clean piece of paper or...reactions1comment
Finding Frenzy and Fulfillment in ArtA whole year later and COVID-19 is still a thing. Emphasis on masking, social distancing, and super vigilant handwashing has become our...reactionscomments
Spring has SprungThe seasons, at times, seem to drag along, the 30-day or so months feel like 60 days or more at times. Especially...reactionscomments
Perspective and Perception with Macular DegenerationMarch of 2019 was the beginning of my new way of living. That is, of course, when I found out I was...reactions1comment
