Linda Hoopes

When I was first diagnosed with macular degeneration (AMD) 10 years ago, it was all in my head. I had the eye exam, heard the results, came to some logical...

Once diagnosed with macular degeneration (MD), it’s normal, even wise, to seek additional information about your condition. The only hazard is becoming obsessed and focusing entirely on the data -...

When the statement, "One positive thing MD taught me is _______", was shared recently on Facebook, many inspiring responses were shared. Below is a sampling of what readers had to...

If you’re like me, there are days I slip into a major “Pity-Party,” when my negative thinking takes over and crowds my mind with all the unwelcome challenges of macular...

Visual impairments are not easy to accept. Grieving isn’t only about missing someone or a pet that has died. It can also apply to many other meaningful losses when you...

Jane Miller’s personal journey with Macular Degeneration (MD) began over ten years ago. She is retired and lives in a community of 55 and older active adults in Fishers, Indiana...

Louise McDermott has lived independently over twenty-five years with dry macular degeneration and explains how she became involved in a study with the Midwest Eye Institute. This trial involves injections...

Feeling grateful is tough following an AMD diagnosis. We’ve heard all the platitudes about seeing the glass half full and being grateful for what you still have, hallow words initially...

With numerous options available, how do you choose the best way to meditate? The simple answer is: The best way is the one you will do consistently. So why bother...

Dealing with a chronic condition that’s incurable can cause a lot of anxiety and stress. Finding a way to manage that stress is not only critical for our emotional well-being...

When you get the hard news to stop driving, you might want to “Be like Mike!” In this brief video, Mike Campbell explains how he extended his driving capabilities after...

Living a good life with macular degeneration (or any other health challenge) can bring up some questions! Ask yourself: Is your life on hold because you have macular degeneration (MD)?...

Shortly after being diagnosed with macular degeneration, the reality sets in that the way we have done things for years will have to change, possibly in the near future. With...

This F.E.A.R. acronym certainly applies to macular degeneration (MD), among many other things. F - False E - Evidence A - Appearing R - Real Do not: Do: Recently I...

COVID-19 may be a blessing in disguise for those who used the time wisely for personal transformation. The same also holds true for those with macular degeneration. Let’s take a...

This is not to scare or dissuade those with macular degeneration (MD) from learning more about MD or finding new treatment options however, there are a number of questionable posts...