Money, Money, MoneyYou have been diagnosed with “wet” AMD and told that for the rest of your life you need regular injections to stop the progress of the condition. I bet your... By Beverly Dame2 days agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Smart Watch for the Visually ImpairedSome of us complain that we can’t see the icons on our phone or make out exactly which is which on our phone or our tablet. But today, I’m talking... By Cora Lyn Sears3 days agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Wearing Matching ClothesI am sitting here waiting for my virtual yoga class. Since I always sit “like a lady," I can look straight ahead to my knees. Feet propped on the couch... By Sue LaBar Yohey4 days agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Why Are Visits to the Eye Doctor Important?I recently wrote an article about a conversation I had with a group of my friends. It was surprising to me to hear that they don’t see an optometrist annually... By Andrea Junge5 days agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Eyes as the Lamp of the Body“The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light” (Matthew 6:22). Boy, reading that verse gave me pause... By Debbie Havens6 days agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It's Dark in HereI have distinct memories of meeting my mother-in-law over 37 years ago. In 2014, she passed away, but the memories of her have a way of popping up even after... By Debbie HavensJuly 23, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Doctor, How Bad Is It Going To Get?Hey Doctor so-and-so, “Am I going to go blind?" "Do I qualify for any clinical trials?" "What does my future hold?” These are all questions I’ve recently asked my RS... By Richard HallbergJuly 22, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Change Is HardShortly 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... By Linda HoopesJuly 21, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Building With Broken Pieces Is Like Living With a Visual ImpairmentKintsugi is the Japanese art of putting broken pottery pieces back together as a metaphor for embracing our imperfections. My son and I recently participated in a seven-week program called... By Christine JoyJuly 20, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Is Plant-Based Meat Good for Our Eyes?Impossible Burgers? Beyond Meat? Plant-based meat? What is that? You’ve probably started noticing Impossible Burgers and Beyond Meat at fast food and chain restaurants lately. You may even be seeing... By Andrea JungeJuly 19, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The F.E.A.R. of Losing Your SightThis 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... By Linda HoopesJuly 16, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Blurriness and Strange Patterns After Eye InjectionsAh, yes. Another adventure in age-related macular degeneration-induced legal blindness! Yesterday I went for my monthly study appointment and to get my second confirmed, intravitreal injection. After the shot, the... By Sue LaBar YoheyJuly 15, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Advanced Stages of AMD: Diagnosed with Geographic AtrophyI’m not a doctor, I’m just a regular 72-year-old guy that’s had AMD for about 9 years. Certainly, I’m not qualified to give you medical advice, so I won’t. What... By Richard HallbergJuly 14, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Do What You Do Well, A Reflection on Ernest TubbI love to listen to music, of almost any kind, except for rap. But mostly, I prefer music with a gentle story, a message, catchy tune, and intriguing harmony. County... By Debbie HavensJuly 13, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Eye Injections: Smooth Sailing on a Sea of AgitaDoomscrolling is when you continue to read bad news even when you know it is not good for you. A lot of that went on at the height of the... By Beverly DameJuly 13, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Problems that Bug UsMy tinnitus - the ringing in my ears - is crickets. Not the kind of “crickets” younger people refer to when there is nothing but silence in response to some... By Sue LaBar YoheyJuly 9, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Personal TransformationsCOVID-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... By Linda HoopesJuly 8, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Upside to Life With Macular DegenerationRecently I started brainstorming an idea. I had to write an article about the surprising upside to my life with macular degeneration. One of my concerns was coming across as... By Sharon MooreJuly 7, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Preparing for Vacation With Macular DegenerationI just spent my morning packing for our family’s upcoming vacation to the beach. I’ve found myself sitting here chuckling because I have an entire bag dedicated to ‘eye necessities'... By Andrea JungeJuly 6, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Peripheral Vision ExercisesWhen we first hear that we have macular degeneration, we may worry that we will lose our central vision and be blind. We then find out that this vision loss... By Brown Eyed GirlJuly 2, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
