Confessions of a Macular Degeneration Diagnosis: Helping OthersIn life, there are moments that change things forever. At any time, something can happen that makes you realize that nothing will...reactions2comments
E-books, Kindles, and Low Vision ReadingGiving me a printed book is not a good idea. It would be like giving a monkey a calculator! I mean, really...reactions2comments
My Bold Black PenI have always had a certain preference when it comes to my writing equipment. As far back as I can remember, I would...reactions4comments
Intro to Assistance: Finding the Support We NeedA few years ago I was a server/bartender. At that time, I was extremely embarrassed to bring up, point out, explain, or...reactions3comments
Disease Fatigue and Macular DegenerationYes, disease fatigue. I think that I just made up a new condition. Just did a search and it wasn’t there. Chronic...reactions3comments
Traveling With Macular DegenerationThere are many places I’ve wanted to visit, sites I’ve wanted to see, and things I had planned for my retirement. Some...reactionscomments
Know When to Get A Second OpinionAfter being diagnosed with macular degeneration in 2021, Claire made the hard but necessary decision to get a second opinion and is...reactionscomments
Chasing SunsetsOur summer days are so much different now than when we were a busy household of 6, raising 4 kids. In those...reactions1comment
Stress and Macular DegenerationLife was rocking along pretty well until I suddenly awoke at 2 AM with burning pain in my wrist. I got up and...reactionscomments
Jury DutyI sent in my request for an absentee ballot at the beginning of the week. In Pennsylvania, this is standard practice. I...reactionscomments
Enjoying Summer, Celebrating StabilityIt is amazing how it is already summer, it seems like just yesterday the new year started. Hearing the phrase “2022” sounded...reactions3comments
Eating for Eye Health, Even on Our Busy DaysI don’t know how, but summertime always feels busier than when I’m working full time during the school year. It’s a phenomenon...reactions3comments
Do You See What I See? Understanding the Challenges of Low Vision“Jack Sprat could eat no fat,” my husband says as I turn up the light over our dining table. “And his wife...reactionscomments
My Contacts Are in the Wrong Eyes and I Like Them That WayI know this may sound a little crazy... but I seriously accidentally switched my contacts one day. They're still not in the...reactionscomments
Keeping Track of Appointment NotesThere’s a lot to be done after your doctor’s visit. That’s the way I look at it, anyway. Most of us have...reactions4comments
Easy and Affordable Magnification TipsA distressing aspect of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is that it is progressive. You think you have everything in hand, accommodations match...reactions1comment
AMD and Your FamilyWhat is the impact on family and loved ones when they learn you have age-related macular degeneration (AMD)? That day I found...reactions1comment
Myopic Macular Degeneration: When Diet Can't HelpI have found a benefit of aging through the words of Sir Francis Bacon in his work, 'Meditationes Sacrae', published in 1597:...reactions6comments
My Son Needs Myopia ManagementWelp. One of my worst fears came true yesterday while at my son’s annual optometry exams. I have 2 young sons, aged...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
