Following Up with the Doctor on Vision ChangesMacular degeneration may be stealing my vision, but it can't have my joy! At the beginning of November, I started having some pretty scary vision changes. I was diagnosed with... By Andrea Junge4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Snow Days with Myopic DegenerationLooking back on my growing up years (something I do a lot in now that I am retired), seeing the snow coming down would be so exciting. Wondering how much... By Debbie Havens3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fall Avoidance for Low Vision People (Part 1)Have you ever fallen due to a result of your less than perfect vision? I have, and later in this article I will explain the where’s and whys of my... By Richard Hallberg2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
A Resolution to Eat Healthy Can Help Your EyesAfter the Holidays many resolve to “go on a diet” and get healthier. Of course, that’s a great idea anytime, however, it may be even more important for those with... By Linda Hoopes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Low-Tech Home SolutionsBeing on speaking terms with Alexa or Siri can be a great help around the house, especially for those with vision loss. Some of us, though, are yet to make... By Brown Eyed Girl4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Limited Access to Health in Rural AreasI was diagnosed with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) a few months after having cataract surgery at the age of 65. I began seeing a retinal specialist two years ago when... By Sharon Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Lighting ConsiderationsSight requires light and as we age we need more of it. The kind of light, the color, the brightness, and the direction, all contribute to how well we do... By Cora Lyn Sears2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Kaleidoscope EyesDo you remember much from back in your childhood? I do. I remember there were so many wonderful things, toys, and adventures, the perfect combination for endless fun growing up... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Balancing a Healthy Body with a Healthy SoulThe holidays are officially over, and I’m headed back to my classroom... Ummm, a few pounds heavier than I left it before winter break. I always kinda feel bad about... By Andrea Junge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
TaxesWe have now entered the new year. Can tax season be far behind? I would never have given it much thought, but I have discovered the IRS actually tries to... By Sue LaBar Yohey2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Smart Speaker Giveaway!This giveaway is now closed. For AMD and Low Vision Awareness Month, we are giving away a smart speaker to one lucky winner! The Amazon Echo Dot Smart Speaker is... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 at the same time. And sometimes the first... By Cora Lyn Sears2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Staying Positive in Trying TimesHow do we stay positive in such trying times? We’ve endured so many fears and distractions this past year, it’s been like trying to drink out of a fire hose! Collectively... By Richard Hallberg2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The One Minute RuleLately, I realized I was becoming too comfortable in my own skin, my own home, and things that normally would have quickly been done were starting to slowly be piled... By Cora Lyn Sears2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
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 much information on what to do (or not... By Andrea Junge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Eat Your Colors!I love eating and I love food. My email inbox gets a daily dose of recipes from newspapers and food magazines. When we travel, I’m the one who tries whatever... By Beverly Dame2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy - EffectivenessIt always seems when I teach a concept at work, I see it again and again in my daily life. For example, my husband was upset his solar-powered calculator had... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone has a different level of comfort using technology... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How To Get The Healthcare You DeserveIn the few short months that I have been a Patient Leader for MacularDegeneration.net, I have been disturbed by the comments from the macular degeneration (MD) community regarding the care... By Sharon Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Trouble with TechThere are days I would wish a vision loss on others just so they can see what it is like. Not very long, of course, I am not, after all... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments