New Research from "Down Under"Many of us with macular degeneration are always on the lookout, all over the world, for promising research into treatments for this...reactionscomments
Transportation TroubleWhere there is a will, there is a way. However, ever since I became legally blind, the way has been anything but...reactions3comments
The Importance of Asking for HelpMy family had one of the scariest days ever yesterday. We learned a very important lesson along the way that I can’t...reactions2comments
My Mother’s Macular DegenerationHad she lived, my mother would have been 100 years old. As it is she passed away 10 years ago, shortly after...reactions5comments
Wor(l)ds of AdventureThere is nothing like picking up a good book and becoming so engrossed in its tale that the rest of the world...reactions2comments
Lend Me Your Ears and I'll Read You The NewspaperWhy did I choose a part-time volunteer job that requires good eyesight when I have macular degeneration? I ask myself this often...reactions2comments
How to Use the Kindle App to Make Reading Easier For many of us, one of the scariest parts of living with a degenerative eye disease is the thought of struggling to...reactions4comments
The Target and The Sweet SpotThe target and the sweet spot. A golfer would think those words meant the place you want the ball to go (the...reactions2comments
Clickbait: Seven Tips and Tricks for the KitchenYou are the fish. The headline “Five Steps to Better Sight” is the bait. The goal is to get you to click...reactions3comments
What Vitamins Should I Take For My Macular Degeneration?Being diagnosed with macular degeneration can feel really overwhelming. There are so many things thrown at a person when they’re first diagnosed...reactions1comment
A New Pair of GlassesI went to a different optometrist recently as I needed new glasses. It had been far too long using my very old...reactions6comments
Can Vision Improve After A Diagnosis?Having been diagnosed with macular degeneration in March of 2019, it has been two years plus of retinal specialist appointments. Simple eye...reactions1comment
Things To Remember if You Have Macular DegenerationI remember the day after my first visit to a retinal specialist. He confirmed I had wet AMD in one eye and...reactions4comments
People to Love and Dishes to WashI do not pretend to know a lot. Most days, Google is my go-to for information that I feel I need to...reactionscomments
Accepting the Limits of Macular Degeneration“When you are ready, the teacher will come.” I first heard that almost 50 years ago from a former college professor. It...reactions2comments
What to Tell Your Adult Children About Preventing AMD “Mom, how do I keep from getting macular degeneration?” This recent question from my youngest daughter really tugged at my heart. My 3...reactions6comments
Taking Steps to Combat Stress - Part TwoLife in the 21st century reminds me of my favorite episode on the old Ed Sullivan show. The performer would place a...reactions4comments
Expanding Our Horizons With Chronic Health ConditionsLiving a good life with macular degeneration (or any other health challenge) can bring up some questions! Ask yourself: Is your life...reactions1comment
How Do I Know If I Have a Zinc Sensitivity?Zinc sensitivity is quite a topic in the macular degeneration world. For starters, it’s listed as an essential nutrient for the health...reactions1comment
Pre-Made Workweek Lunch SaladsLet's be honest... when it's early morning, we're tired, we're busy, and we're thinking of the bazillion things we have to do...reactionscomments
