Not MeIt has been three years since I was diagnosed with myopic macular degeneration. Those years have included many appointments for treatment, with...reactions1comment
Insights From KiplingUntil this evening, I had never read Rudyard Kipling’s poem If in its entirety... I was, however, familiar with the “rewritten” version:...reactionscomments
All About Eye-Healthy SmoothiesJust when I thought I was an expert on healthy eating, my family had a scare due to food allergies, and my...reactions2comments
Myths About Wet AMDEarly detection and treatment of wet macular degeneration (AMD) are so very important. Catching it early is essential to keeping your baseline...reactions14comments
Depression and Anxiety With Macular DegenerationMy initial diagnosis of early-stage dry macular degeneration did not cause great concern. I was not even very surprised since my mom...reactions2comments
Community Views: Gifts for People Living With Macular DegenerationIt can be difficult to know what gifts are thoughtful and useful for people living with macular degeneration (MD). Living with impaired...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Successful Aging: Staying Independent With Macular DegenerationOne of the most frightening aspects of living life with macular degeneration is the threat of our independence being stolen away. Absolutely...reactions1comment
Summer Daze"Geez, it’s hot." This sentence seems to be the opening statement no matter where I go these days. "Sure is hot out...reactions8comments
Feeling Like an AMD AmbassadorDo you ever feel like an AMD (age-related macular degeneration) ambassador? Someone who goes out into the world and shows people what...reactions2comments
12 Steps and a White Cane"We are shadow and light. We're not supposed to know this... We are raised to be bright and shiny, but there is...reactions3comments
Puzzle PiecesI am always changing. As a newborn, I was helpless and defenseless. Time moves on. I grow each year, gaining independence and...reactions1comment
When I Saw a Change on the Amsler Grid: The Good News/Bad News PendulumMany of us worry about seeing a change on the Amsler grid, which we use to check our eyes. I’m one of...reactions1comment
It's Time To Start Emptying Your Bucket!This has been my lecture to myself lately: “What’s on your bucket list that you haven’t yet done? Instead of thinking of...reactionscomments
Make the Memories NowI recently had a retinal detachment where about a quarter of the vision in my right eye disappeared into a black hole...reactions2comments
May is Healthy Vision Month!It’s May and healthy vision month is here! Healthy Vision Month has not always been something that was important in my life, but...reactions1comment
Lessons from the Dance Floor: A 5-Year PlanThe first time I heard about a 5-year plan was when I was a single mother with 2 very young toddlers. That...reactions3comments
Making the Critical Connection Between Heart and HeadWhen I was first diagnosed with macular degeneration (AMD) 10 years ago, it was all in my head. I had the eye...reactions2comments
A New DayThroughout this journey of myopic macular degeneration, there has always been a constant pattern. In the beginning, retinal visits were set for...reactions1comment
Anger and Macular DegenerationHi, friends. I’m willing to bet that if you’re reading this article your diagnosis of macular degeneration has, at one time or...reactionscomments
