It Takes a Village to SeeA popular African Proverb that many have heard before is “It takes a village to raise a child”. To me, it means...reactions1comment
Catching Up With AcquaintancesI am self-aware enough to know I have a tendency towards arrogance and self-importance. Blame it on my being an only child...reactions1comment
How Can an Amsler Grid Save Our Vision?I’ve come to the realization that the Amsler grid is one of my arch nemeses. If I’m being completely honest, I haven’t...reactions5comments
New Year, New VisionWow. 2020 was definitely a surprise to all of us, wasn’t it? I remember writing my new year article at this same...reactions2comments
Simple Ways to Maintain Eye Health DailyHow do we take care of our eyes? This is a question that may seem a little strange to some, but to...reactionscomments
Falling: Is It My Eyes or My Age?We know that having reduced depth perception, impaired dark adaptation, or lower vision from macular degeneration contributes to the chance of falling...reactions5comments
The Doctor Patient TangoA good relationship with your retina specialist is key to protecting your vision on your macular degeneration journey. It gives you peace...reactions7comments
Happiness Is...Benjamin Franklin is quoted to have said: “Happiness consists more in small pleasures that occur every day, than in great pieces of...reactions2comments
Adjusting to Vision Loss With New Assistive DevicesMacular Degeneration has a way of taking over my days sometimes. Be it the beginning of a day and struggling to get the...reactions6comments
Winter Eye Care TipsWinter has arrived and I don’t know about you, but I’m itchy all over. I’ve really been noticing how dry, itchy and...reactionscomments
When I Grow UpWhat do you want to be when you grow up? I, at 68, and a colleague, at 66, had this conversation as...reactions1comment
The Best Way to Help Your Visually Impaired Loved One"How can I help?" "Please let me know if you need anything." "What do you need from me?" These are all very...reactions6comments
An Hour of My Time: Clinical Trials and MeOne of the joys of retirement is that I get to pick and choose the meetings I attend. No more Monday “what...reactions1comment
Pasta Substitutes That Taste GreatI love pasta. Like, LOVE it. It’s just... Not really very eye healthy. Lately, I have found myself wanting a healthy, but...reactions1comment
Recognizing Visual Impairments in OthersI try to plan my outings to Walmart way in advance, knowing that only preparation and a well-crafted shopping list make these...reactions2comments
Good Night MoonMy husband and I have been married for thirty-six years this past June. We have been blessed with four children, a daughter...reactions1comment
An Unlikely Partnership: Gratitude and Macular DegenerationFeeling grateful is tough following an AMD diagnosis. We’ve heard all the platitudes about seeing the glass half full and being grateful...reactions1comment
When the Holidays Lack CheerNot everyone’s Thanksgiving looks like a Norman Rockwell painting. And, everyone’s heart isn’t exactly filled with Christmas cheer either. This is something...reactionscomments
Walking Safely in AutumnRecently on my walks I have encountered a lot of nuts. I hear them behind me sometimes, and I sort of see...reactions3comments
Solo Travel, Cross-Country Adventures, and Visual ImpairmentsI am home in Pennsylvania. It has been 12 days since I was delivered safely back to our local, regional airport. I...reactions1comment
