Daily Challenges of AMDMyopic macular degeneration (MMD) has a sneaky way of making its presence known. My initial indication was one day, about 3 years...reactions3comments
Confessions of a Macular Degeneration Diagnosis: Finding GratitudeI don’t know about you, but my blindness plays a part in every single feeling I have, in every small and large...reactionscomments
Learning to See Through ArtMost evenings you will find me wrapped up in my latest art project. This is the highlight of my day, this time...reactions10comments
Audio Description of Live Theater PerformancesA free visit to a live theater production wasn’t on my radar, but it happened recently. Not only was it free, but...reactionscomments
Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes: Self-Care With AMD“Head, shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes...” That was once my exercise phrase. Now my life is governed by “Eyes and...reactionscomments
Life Is FunnyI have frequently said that life is the funniest thing that will ever happen to you so you might as well enjoy...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
A Perspective ShiftIn a recent article, I wrote about how my diagnosis of myopic macular degeneration cured my chronic negativity. Macular degeneration has affected...reactions1comment
Head DownMy husband and I recently had a lovely getaway in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. I wrote previously of the beautiful setting. Our bed...reactionscomments
Emergency Preparedness for the Visually ImpairedAre you a visually impaired person? Do you care for one? Are you prepared for an emergency? For the additional preparations necessary if...reactions1comment
The Elephant in the Room: Charles Bonnet SyndromeIf only we'd known about Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) before my mother developed it. It snuck up on our family quickly and...reactions12comments
Community Views: Colors May FadeIn our community, it is important to talk about how macular degeneration progression can affect us mentally and physically. Progression can look...reactions2comments
Managing Vision Loss and Work: Self-Advocacy and AccommodationsAbout 37 percent of adults with significant vision loss are employed. If you are losing your vision or currently visually impaired, it...reactionscomments
Finding Credible Health InformationThere is a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs and online magazines to government websites...reactions1comment
The Eyes Are the Windows to the SoulThe source of this quote is often attributed to Shakespeare, Da Vinci, the philosopher Cicero, or even the Bible. No matter what...reactions3comments
A Refresher Course: Eye Health and SugarAnyone newly diagnosed with macular degeneration finds out pretty quickly just how much there is to learn about it. There is so...reactions3comments
Sleep Hygiene and Macular DegenerationMany of us enjoy scrolling through social media or binging our favorite Netflix series in bed before falling asleep. Research says that’s...reactions2comments
Sometimes You Gotta LaughLife lessons gleaned from living with this diagnosis of myopic macular degeneration are many. From the early days of diagnosis, accessing the...reactions4comments
Healthier CoffeeHug in a mug! Go juice! Rocket fuel! Cold brew! We love coffee! I do, anyway. As long as it’s packed full...reactionscomments
Weight Management and Macular Degeneration - Take Our Quick PollsFor people living with chronic health conditions, managing weight can be a particularly challenging task. Balancing the demands of managing symptoms and...reactions3comments
