Ask the Advocate: ReflectionsThis time of year is filled with reflections of our experiences. Taking the time to consider what we have learned and some...reactionscomments
St. Louis Family VacationWe were certainly thrilled to be able to have an “almost” normal holiday this year. Still being cautious during this Covid-19 pandemic...reactionscomments
Dreary Visions in JanuaryIt’s a new year and I’m feeling really cooped up. I always get a touch of the winter blues as I’m a...reactions2comments
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
Christmas Preparations With Vision LossWith advanced planning, this next Christmas in the time of Covid and vision loss can be as good as it used to...reactions3comments
When I Grow UpWhat do you want to be when you grow up? I, at 68, and a colleague, at 66, had this conversation as...reactions1comment
That Puzzle That DayHaving had the good fortune to be able to retire at age 54 has been really amazing. It has been 8 years...reactionscomments
Art and Colors“A healthy human eye has three types of cone cells, each of which can register about one hundred different color shades, therefore...reactionscomments
A Dozen Ways to Take Care of Yourself!"Take Care of Yourself!" How many times do you hear that phrase. Either saying it yourself or being told it. In the...reactions3comments
Grateful for Macular DegenerationI have geographic atrophy and I am centrally blind. That’s about it. Phew! Thank goodness! I’m serious. Since my 50th high school...reactions2comments
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
The Silver LiningWhen I was diagnosed with my MD (macular degeneration), Stargardt Disease, I was 22 years old. For work, I was serving and...reactions6comments
An Hour of My Time: Clinical Trials and MeOne of the joys of retirement is that I get to pick and choose the meetings I attend. No more Monday “what...reactions1comment
A Wake Up CallI like to think I have a clear understanding of my dry macular degeneration and its impact on my life. I have intermediate...reactions9comments
Lesser-Known Impacts of AMDHow has your vision changed since you’ve had macular degeneration (AMD)? My vision has changed a great deal in the 9 years Since...reactions2comments
Ask the Advocates: Treatment, Management, and Lifestyle Changes With Macular DegenerationEveryone's different, we all know that. Still, knowing what's out there can help us better understand our options when it comes to...reactions3comments
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
Recognizing Visual Impairments in OthersI try to plan my outings to Walmart way in advance, knowing that only preparation and a well-crafted shopping list make these...reactions2comments
Good Night MoonMy husband and I have been married for thirty-six years this past June. We have been blessed with four children, a daughter...reactions1comment
Practicing Advocacy on a Girls Night OutIt was a rainy Wednesday evening. Early enough that there was still daylight left, but late enough for happy hour! A new...reactions3comments
