Driving BlindMy good buddy Jodi took me to Wills Eye Hospital in Philly Tuesday. No worries. It was a good thing and, even...reactions2comments
Preparing for a TripThe dogs have been anxiously following me around all evening. I sit down on the couch to try to use my iPad...reactions1comment
Reading SpeedIn about 2 months, I will have an anniversary. The end of January 2016 was when I “lost” the central vision in...reactionscomments
Macular Degeneration or Macular Pucker?About a year ago, my beautiful daughter started asking more questions about my macular degeneration. She was beginning to have symptoms in one...reactionscomments
Tips for Starting an In-Person Support GroupAre you interested in starting a support group? Figuring out how to begin may feel daunting. It may take you outside of...reactions1comment
There's No Place Like HomeThere is no place like home! Early on I learned what my gifts and deficits are. I am great at meeting new people...reactions2comments
Time, Patience, and DisappointmentAnyone who knows me will tell you I’m a patient person, but now I realize that it’s something I may need to...reactions6comments
Colored PaperI was diagnosed with myopic macular degeneration (MMD) in 2019. That was the beginning of my new way of living. I began...reactionscomments
Mental Health: Living Alone With AMDAs we are now in this “fourth wave” of the pandemic in my area, I think if I hadn’t been writing and...reactions2comments
Reduce Macular Degeneration Worry With MeditationWith numerous options available, how do you choose the best way to meditate? The simple answer is: The best way is the...reactionscomments
Subway AdventuresHi! Hopefully, this will be the end of the 'Sue’s Great Adventures' series for a while. I imagine you are getting tired...reactions1comment
Makeup and Macular Degeneration: Is It Safe?Most of us with macular degeneration want nothing more than to protect our eyes at all costs. But, do we have to...reactions1comment
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
Navigating ManhattanIt is Friday morning and I have woken up on Manhattan. Fantastic! Sometimes something you think is bad and inconvenient turns into...reactions2comments
Why High Myops Can’t Get Lasik Surgery for Better VisionOne of the questions I get most when discussing my vision struggles with others is, "Why don’t you just get Lasik surgery?"...reactions3comments
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
Monet & Macular DegenerationThe famous Impressionist artist, Monet, had serious vision challenges, yet he created masterpieces from what he saw. Following is an excerpt from...reactions4comments
Physical Manifestations of StressMy family was recently traveling out of state for a long holiday weekend. I decided to get myself an audiobook to listen...reactionscomments
Similar Experiences, Different PerspectivesOn February 10, 2020 I had the privilege of sharing my journey living with a visual impairment with a group of incredible...reactionscomments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...reactionscomments
