What Prevents People from Going to Therapy?Over the last few years, I’ve become extremely passionate about the impact our feelings and emotions have on us due to our failing vision. Two years ago, when I started...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Managing Loneliness and Macular Degeneration One of the hard truths about battling macular degeneration is it oftentimes accompanied by loneliness. For many of us, craving human contact with others can feel painful, uncomfortable, and even...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Spring Is In the Air! Avoid Itchy, Irritated EyesI’m really super excited about spring and warmer weather! I’m not really super excited about the dry itchiness that always seems to accompany this change in seasons. I don’t have...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Low Vision Accessibility Options for Microsoft WindowsMuch of what we do in our lives today includes technology. This can be good or bad news, but it’s the reality of the world we live in. My work...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Easter Eggs of Macular DegenerationSpring is here and Easter is on the way... but those aren’t the Easter eggs I’ll be writing about in this article. There is another type of Easter egg defined...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Preventing Eye InfectionsI don't know about you guys, but I am constantly aware that my eyes are touched so much. When I was a kid it always felt really gross to think...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
From "Woe is Me" to "Whoa, It’s Me!"I did a thing today called putting up a boundary and standing up for what is right. That may or may not sound like a huge feat, but for me...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Emotional Stages of My DiagnosisI’m extremely passionate about the mental health aspect of disease diagnoses. I recently realized, through my own healing process, that much like stages of grief, I have experienced emotional stages...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Homemade Eye-Healthy GuacamoleWho doesn’t love a good chip and dip combo? Guacamole is not only delicious but the star ingredient, the avocado, is PACKED with eye-healthy nutrients! Avocados not only increase antioxidant...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Following Up with the Doctor on Vision ChangesMacular degeneration may be stealing my vision, but it can't have my joy! At the beginning of November, I started having some pretty scary vision changes. I was diagnosed with...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Balancing a Healthy Body with a Healthy SoulThe holidays are officially over, and I’m headed back to my classroom... Ummm, a few pounds heavier than I left it before winter break. I always kinda feel bad about...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Refresher Course: Eye Health and SugarAnyone newly diagnosed with macular degeneration finds out pretty quickly just how much there is to learn about it. There is so much information on what to do (or not...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Protein and Eye HealthProtein is a macronutrient, or type of food that is required in large amounts in our daily diet. Protein is essential in building muscle mass. It is found all over...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Catalina Taco SaladIf you know me, you know I love a good salad. Sometimes, however, eating the same old salad over and over again can get old. This is a great way...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Mental Health Impacts: GriefIt is no secret that a diagnosis of macular degeneration causes some really difficult feelings. How can it not? It isn’t always easy to know what’s happening to us emotionally...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Celebrating Small Victories With Vision LossI used to pity myself for not being able to see well. Feeling sorry for myself came easily because I spent a lot of time focusing on what was going...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Flashes That May Not Go AwayIn the first part of this article series, I discussed my newest symptom of macular degeneration, flashing lights. Normally, this would be a reason for concern as flashing lights can...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Asian Inspired Brown Rice Noodles and Veggie Stir Fry BowlI recently came across the awesomeness of brown rice noodles while having a socially distanced dinner at a friend’s house. I’m a HUGE pasta fan... well... I love to eat...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
New Year, New VisionWow. 2020 was definitely a surprise to all of us, wasn’t it? I remember writing my new year article at this same time last year, having NO clue just how...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
That Moment You Realize Just How Much Your Vision Has Changed in a YearI had one of those moments recently where I realized just how much my vision has changed in one short year. For me, those kinds of moments are always a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
