Charles Bonnet Syndrome and The PandemicThis pandemic is getting to me. The other evening I was just hanging out bored and I noticed I could see my...reactions1comment
I Painted a Picture TodayWhen that moment hits, I just have to go with it. I typically reach for a fresh, clean piece of paper or...reactions1comment
Free Books and MagazinesI was speaking to someone yesterday about visual impairment. I made the comment “Well, at least we get free books!" We laughed...reactions1comment
My Macular Degeneration JourneyWhen I was in my sixties, I was diagnosed with AMD in both eyes. I lived in West Palm Beach, Florida, and...reactions5comments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions1comment
