Confessions of a Macular Degeneration Diagnosis; Part 3: Grief and Mental HealthUnfortunately for all of us, a macular degeneration diagnosis isn’t the only difficult thing in life. Personally, I was married to an...reactionscomments
Should You Tell Your Boss About Your MD Diagnosis?Have you ever been on the fence about whether or not you should tell your boss about your vision struggles? I’m wrestling...reactions7comments
Eye-Healthy Spring Fruits and VegetablesThere’s nothing more disappointing while grocery shopping than going in search of some fresh produce and finding something that looks more like...reactions2comments
Sweet and Savory Eye-Healthy Pumpkin SeedsIt’s that time of year where we are surrounded by everything pumpkin. It seems like the pumpkin spice flavor has been added...reactionscomments
How Can an Amsler Grid Save Our Vision?I’ve come to the realization that the Amsler grid is one of my arch nemeses. If I’m being completely honest, I haven’t...reactions5comments
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...reactions2comments
Simple Ways to Maintain Eye Health DailyHow do we take care of our eyes? This is a question that may seem a little strange to some, but to...reactionscomments
Winter Eye Care TipsWinter has arrived and I don’t know about you, but I’m itchy all over. I’ve really been noticing how dry, itchy and...reactionscomments
Protein Packed QuicheThe holidays are a wonderful time to bake delicious foods and share them with loved ones. Many holiday dishes aren’t very eye-healthy...reactions1comment
The Best Way to Help Your Visually Impaired Loved One"How can I help?" "Please let me know if you need anything." "What do you need from me?" These are all very...reactions6comments
Pasta Substitutes That Taste GreatI love pasta. Like, LOVE it. It’s just... Not really very eye healthy. Lately, I have found myself wanting a healthy, but...reactions1comment
Mediterranean Veggie Pesto Pasta RecipeAn easy meal that’s healthy and so delicious that it can be considered a comfort food too? Yes, please! This dish showcases...reactionscomments
When the Holidays Lack CheerNot everyone’s Thanksgiving looks like a Norman Rockwell painting. And, everyone’s heart isn’t exactly filled with Christmas cheer either. This is something...reactionscomments
The Magic of Drinking TeaTea kinda has a bad rap. I once heard it referred to as hot leaf juice, and my kids have said it...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
A Macular Degeneration CarolWe all know the ol’ Christmas story, A Christmas Carol, about Ebenezer Scrooge. You know, the guy who hates Christmas because it...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Pre-Made Workweek Lunch SaladsLet's be honest... when it's early morning, we're tired, we're busy, and we're thinking of the bazillion things we have to do...reactionscomments
The Importance of Asking for HelpMy family had one of the scariest days ever yesterday. We learned a very important lesson along the way that I can’t...reactions2comments