Andrea Junge

“I am not eating that guacamole, it looks like barf,” says my youngest so... “It makes my throat itch when I swallow it,” my oldest son chimes in. Sigh, these...

I know, I know… leftover Halloween treats don't exactly scream healthy. Mostly, they’re screaming, ‘Eat me, I’m delicious!’ I don’t know about you, but for some reason, holiday treats are...

I know, I know, macular degeneration curing other ailments sounds pretty crazy, right? But... is it? I was diagnosed with myopic macular degeneration almost 13 years ago and let's just...

I don’t know about you, but there are some things that I am so tired of carrying around with me. Things I want to be done with for good. Things...

Spooky season has arrived! October has always been my favorite month of the year. The cooler weather! The sound of rustling leaves! The smell of bonfires! The Halloween decorations! The...

In life, there are moments that change things forever. At any time, something can happen that makes you realize that nothing will ever be the same. These moments divide time...

I don’t know how, but summertime always feels busier than when I’m working full time during the school year. It’s a phenomenon that I haven’t yet been able to completely...

I know this may sound a little crazy... but I seriously accidentally switched my contacts one day. They're still not in the correct eyes because... I think I see better...

Welp. One of my worst fears came true yesterday while at my son’s annual optometry exams. I have 2 young sons, aged 11 and 14. My 14-year-old has worn glasses...

I know that the majority of us who are battling macular degeneration are not children. However, the eye health of the kiddos in our lives is extremely important for many...

I need 8 arms. I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling overwhelmed right now, both physically and mentally. Work has been stressful this week and I’ve been making a...

Just when I thought I was an expert on healthy eating, my family had a scare due to food allergies and my whole world has been flipped upside down. My...

One of the most frightening aspects of living life with macular degeneration is the threat of our independence being stolen away. Absolutely, injections directly into the eye can truly feel...

It’s May and healthy vision month is here! Healthy Vision Month has not always been something that was important in my life, but it certainly has become so in recent years...

Hi, friends. I’m willing to bet that if you’re reading this article your diagnosis of macular degeneration has, at one time or another, caused feelings of anger. If you personally...

“There’s nothing more we can do for you; you’re going to eventually go blind.” - My Diagnosing Retina Specialist Inhale. Exhale. Repeat. **Insert long, dramatic pause and slow eye blinks...

There’s nothing more disappointing while grocery shopping than going in search of some fresh produce and finding something that looks more like a science experiment. Am I right? More often...

Holy moly! I don’t know about you, but keeping my vitamins organized can feel really overwhelming sometimes! I was just organizing my vitamins this morning and realized I take a...

Have you ever been on the fence about whether or not you should tell your boss about your vision struggles? I’m wrestling with this right now. Although there’s not a...