Christmas is Coming! Make It a Season for All of the SensesWhen you get a diagnosis of macular degeneration - even if you currently do not have any vision impairment - the tendency is to think about all the things you... By Linda C Moore4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Christmas is Here! VIPs, Make It Less StressfulSome of you will remember 2019 as the year you found out that you have macular degeneration. Some of you will remember it as the year your vision declined while... By Linda C Moore4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Have Macular Degeneration? Not Feeling Very Grateful?With Thanksgiving approaching, there’s a lot of talk about being grateful and counting our blessings. At various times along the journey with macular degeneration (MD) and other challenges that life... By Linda C Moore5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The World of Electronic BooksHave you joined the large group of people who have been converted from reading printed books to what is called e-books (also called ebooks or electronic books)? Most of the... By Linda C Moore4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What Hobbies Can People Living With Macular Degeneration Do?That is such an easy question! In my Facebook group, I have members from all over the world, of all ages, and with various stages of macular degeneration. Most of... By Linda C Moore4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Does Looking at Electronic Devices Damage My Eyes?More years ago than I care to admit, I was hired right out of high school by the school district to run their computer department. OK, I’ll admit that it... By Linda C Moore5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
OrCam Smart GlassesHave you heard these terms: smart goggles (looks like goggles for diving), smart glasses (or smartglasses; small device mounted on eyeglass frames), head-worn devices (different than headband devices like jewelers... By Linda C Moore4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Letter to My Brother: Protect Your EyesDearest Brother, I know it bugs you when I tell you stuff related to Mom and Dad's medical history especially when I repeat myself, but I can’t help it sometimes!... By Linda C Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
2020: Not Only a Date - A Deadline! A Cure for AMD in Our Lifetime?As a caregiver advocate and Facebook group leader, I am frequently asked, “When will we have a cure?” There are individuals and organizations that are working on that. Some add... By Linda C Moore4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Finding Humor with a Visual ImpairmentHaving macular degeneration is serious. When you have it, it can rule your thoughts. It can rob you of your joy. It can cause you to become depressed. I try... By Linda C Moore4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Books That Talk to UsThe first ‘talking books’ were on LPs exclusively for those who were visually impaired. With the availability of the internet followed by cassettes and CDs, they became known as audiobooks... By Linda C Moore4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Prescription: A Dose of InspirationDealing with macular degeneration is not just about eating a healthy diet, wearing good sunglasses, and having regular eye exams. It’s also about keeping a positive and hopeful attitude. One... By Linda C Moore4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
You Can Still Have Treats With Macular DegenerationSomeone I know with macular degeneration lamented recently, "Why doesn't chocolate cake fix anything especially my eyes?" She said that no one ever recommends chocolate cake. We never hear, "Take... By Linda C Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Beware of Miracle Cures for Macular Degeneration“My aunt’s second cousin twice removed used the root of a tree that only grows in Africa, and it cured her AMD!” AMD is a disease with no ‘good’ treatments... By Linda C Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
When Life Gives You Vision Loss, Make LemonadeI’m sure you’ve heard the expression, “Turn lemons into lemonade” which is used to encourage people to take difficulties and find something good in them. I’m here to add to... By Linda C Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Anxious About Those Eye Injections?When I moved from the Northeastern part of the US to the Southeastern part, I had to decipher some of the words and phrases used here. One was “Better than... By Linda C Moore5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Helping a Loved One Who is Visually ImpairedWhen you're married to a legally blind man, much like Kenny Rogers suggests, you've gotta know when to hold 'em, know when to fold them, know when to walk away... By Rachel Seavey4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Expect, Plan, and Prepare: Plan for the WorstLet’s define the worst: With age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and no other eye disorder, you could lose all or most of your central vision. But how often does that happen?... By Linda C Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Why ME?“Why Me?” is a frequent question I’m asked. It’s a question I’ve asked myself in regard to the challenges I’ve had. I never get good answers which is what many... By Linda C Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Just DiagnosedI’m an administrator of a Facebook group I created in May 2016 for those with macular degeneration. Most of the members have age-related macular degeneration (AMD), but there are some... By Linda C Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments