My New GlassesMy new glasses came in the mail a couple of months ago, but I wanted to give them a real trial period...reactions3comments
ChangesThe year I was diagnosed with myopic macular degeneration was 2019. Through a routine eye exam, this journey started. After carefully examining...reactionscomments
Community Views: Macular Degeneration ProgressionOne of the hardest aspects of macular degeneration to manage is when the condition progresses. Changes and adjustments to everyday tasks need...reactions2comments
Take a Break... From Macular DegenerationOnce diagnosed with macular degeneration (MD), it’s normal, even wise, to seek additional information about your condition. The only hazard is becoming...reactionscomments
Organizing Grief With VisualizationIn a recent article I wrote called Macular Degeneration Isn’t My Only Hardship I explained how life can be really brutal sometimes...reactionscomments
Paying It Forward and AMDTo me, “paying it forward” means, to do a good deed for someone else. It’s a random act of kindness thing. To...reactions1comment
Eggnog, Frustration and PerseveranceOur minds are amazing things, the way they can go from one direction to another, then another, and sometimes too many directions...reactionscomments
It's MacularDegeneration.net's 1st Birthday!It has been one year since the MacularDegeneration.net community first launched, and we could not be prouder of the support, trust, and...reactions1comment
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But...reactionscomments
Fall Eye Care TipsThe change in fall weather in many parts of the United States is predictably unpredictable. One day, we may be wearing jeans...reactionscomments
What's the Difference Between MacularDegeneration.net's Facebook Page and Website?Last month, I was chatting with my mom and her heart was heavy for a new friend who is having some pretty...reactionscomments
My Macular Degeneration ParachutesEach one of us here at MacularDegeneration.net has experienced hardships in life. If you haven’t yet I’m sorry to be the one...reactions2comments
Whose Business Is It?I am always torn about when the “right” time to disclose my visual impairment is. Should I do it during my initial...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
Preserve Your Vision by Saying "No" to Pesky Halloween CandyI know that it seems like my diet may only consist of spinach, yellow bell peppers, and blueberries because many of the...reactionscomments
Can We Do More Than We Think With Macular Degeneration?“That sounds great but I can’t.” “I can’t do that now, but have fun.” Every once in a while, ideas start to...reactionscomments
My Truth: Uncomfortably BeautifulA few weeks ago, my mom shared this quote from Sarah Jakes Roberts with me: “What if the pieces of yourself that...reactionscomments
The Eight Types of WellnessI am an educator by day. Something wonderful that my school principal does is send our staff helpful literature each week. This...reactionscomments
Can Macular Degeneration Cure Other Ailments?I know, I know, macular degeneration curing other ailments sounds pretty crazy, right? But... is it? I was diagnosed with myopic macular...reactions1comment
ShadowsMy life these days with myopic macular degeneration has settled into a routine of sorts. My limits are easily defined. The days...reactions1comment
