Breaking Pandemic Habits for Healthier EyesLike one of our members recently posted, “it’s not cancer, and we’re not dead!" - harsh, but true. I try to remind myself of remarks like this when I start to...reactions7comments
Managing Loneliness and Macular Degeneration One of the hard truths about battling macular degeneration is it oftentimes accompanied by loneliness. For many of us, craving human contact with others can feel painful, uncomfortable, and even...reactions4comments
Digging Deeper To Find Positivity and HopeWe know how macular degeneration (MD) makes it harder to see in darkness. The more light, the easier it is to see. We can make physical changes to see better...reactions3comments
Confronting Change: Advocating and AdaptingThat awkward moment when you are used to doing something a certain way and then someone throws a monkey wrench into the mix. That happened to me recently. I am...reactions1comment
Spring Is In the Air! Avoid Itchy, Irritated EyesI’m really super excited about spring and warmer weather! I’m not really super excited about the dry itchiness that always seems to accompany this change in seasons. I don’t have...reactionscomments
Don't Agonize - Organize: Alternatives to Driving"Don't agonize - organize!" This is a great slogan, and it wasn’t invented by me, but I use it every day for my own purposes. With age-related macular degeneration, I...reactions1comment
Explore 8 Electronic Magnifier for Low VisionMy friend is not just legally blind, she is almost completely blind with just 2% vision. On the test where people like me worry about one line less or one...reactions3comments
Finding Frenzy and Fulfillment in ArtA whole year later and COVID-19 is still a thing. Emphasis on masking, social distancing, and super vigilant handwashing has become our way of life over this calendar year. Spending...reactionscomments
Macular Degeneration: From the Perspective of PetsHi! We’re Etta and Maggie, Sue’s three-year-old Labrador Retrievers. Mom ran out of ideas - again! - and Sonia suggested she do a page on how she takes care of...reactionscomments
Spring has SprungThe seasons, at times, seem to drag along, the 30-day or so months feel like 60 days or more at times. Especially the winter months in the great Midwest, those...reactionscomments
A Bluetooth Keyboard Makes A Big DifferenceDid you know it’s possible to get a full-size keyboard that connects wirelessly to your iPad or iPhone? Or for your Android device as well? I hadn’t realized such a...reactions3comments
Speak Up, Step Up, Advocate for HealthYour feedback is important! When you have macular degeneration (AMD or MD), you are a valuable resource not only to others with the same condition but to your doctor, as...reactions15comments
Taking Small Steps With Macular DegenerationWhen newly diagnosed with macular degeneration, you can quickly become overwhelmed with trying to make all the recommended lifestyle changes. Almost every day, a newly diagnosed age-related macular degeneration (AMD)...reactions1comment
Moving and Moving On“One move is equal to two fires,” according to my grandmother. We have been in the moving process since the beginning of the year. At this point, it feels more...reactions4comments
Perspective and Perception with Macular DegenerationMarch of 2019 was the beginning of my new way of living. That is, of course, when I found out I was living with myopic degeneration. There had been signs...reactions1comment
Low Vision Accessibility Options for Microsoft WindowsMuch of what we do in our lives today includes technology. This can be good or bad news, but it’s the reality of the world we live in. My work...reactions1comment
My New SunglassesHi everyone, I just thought I'd mention: I finally bought myself a pair of Cocoon fit over sunglasses with the amber tint. I am pleasantly amazed! It’s made a significant...reactions10comments
A Practical List of Resources for VIPsRecently there was a comment on one of my pages. The reader asked for practical rather than theoretical ways of adapting to vision loss. Progressive vision loss seemed to be...reactionscomments
Managing Post-Injection Eye FloatersRecently we had a question from one of our great community members regarding post-injection floaters. Most of us who get the injections have floaters lasting anywhere from a few hours...reactions5comments
GenerationsLife with grandchildren is always an adventure. I have found with each additional grandchild, I am certainly not the same parent-type as I was with our own children. Interacting with...reactionscomments
