Looking Back to Being Newly DiagnosedWhat happens when you get a new macular degeneration (AMD) diagnosis? Well, in a nutshell, it’s not going to be a good day! And that is an understatement! This is... By Richard Hallberg2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Playing Card Games Legally BlindRecently, I went on a vacation with five incredible women and our children. It was so enjoyable and relaxing that it felt more like a retreat! During the day we... By Christine Joy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Nature Excursions for the Visually ImpairedI just got back from walking the dogs. A colleague texted me and said how she loves walking with her sister in the evening. My physical therapist who is helping... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Types of Geographic AtrophyMany years ago, when I was in college, I had a professor who talked about “griping in the gut.” His point was this: The precision of medical diagnosing and treatment... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Preserving Vision: Self-Love is Self-CareOftentimes, a diagnosis of macular degeneration can feel like a dead end. Depending on the type of macular degeneration we have, there may or may not seem to be much... By Andrea Junge6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My WhyI have multiple identities. I have shared in the past that I am: female, black, single mom, founder of Purple House Project PA, Case Management Coordinator at Action Wellness, homeowner... By Christine Joy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Where Is My Dry Macular Degeneration Clinical Trial At Now?I have been called back to the clinical trial. I went for an abbreviated examination and my shot yesterday. I was a bit surprised to be called back so soon... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Loved Ones Who Support Us Need Support, Too!Since you have been visually impaired, have you ever wondered whether your nearest and dearest have been paying any attention AT ALL? I have to get up obscenely early tomorrow... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What You Can Do For Your Eyes While Your Treatments Are On HoldOne of the newly recognized effects of stay at home orders during a pandemic is having to cancel, reschedule, and worryingly wait for pushed out doctor visits. For months, many... By Andrea Junge4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pick Any Book: The Realities and Progress of Story Time With My SonFor my baby shower I asked each guest to gift us with their favorite children’s book in lieu of a card. In hindsight that was an excellent idea because we... By Christine Joy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Seeking My "New Normal" as My Vision ChangesHello, it's me again. I'm going to write about what I know. I'm also going to write about what I don't know. The topic is AMD and our eyes. I'm... By Richard Hallberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Taking CoQ10 and Other Supplements for Macular DegenerationA few years ago, I started really diving in deep trying to figure out which supplements I needed to take for optimal eye health. You see, as of right now... By Andrea Junge5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Calling Our Dry AMD Community Members!Our community here at MacularDegeneration.net is a welcoming, reliable place for all those living with or impacted by macular degeneration to find information and support. But there are several different... By shelby-comito2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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Macular Degeneration or Macular Pucker?About a year ago, my beautiful daughter started asking more questions about my macular degeneration. She was beginning to have symptoms in one eye which concerned her. And me, as well!... By Cora Lyn Sears2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Diving Deeper Into the Research PoolI'll admit, I'm an amateur when it comes to researching age-related macular degeneration. But I think it is important for us, the patients, to get a little savvier on how... By Richard Hallberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Can I Borrow Your Eyes? Devices, Apps, and Tools That Do Just That!In order to set myself up for success, I have had to accept that certain tools are needed. Therefore, throughout the years I have utilized several assistive devices at various... By Christine Joy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Getting to Know YouThere are so many unique journeys that make up the fabric of this community, and we want to better understand yours. Answer the questions below to tell us a little... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Planning for the Future: Aging and Vision LossAt some time in our lives, many of us are caregivers. For years I threw the dogs - whichever ones I had at the time - and a case full... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Does Colored Paper Have to Do With Macular Degeneration?Hi, I am back. This time I hope to do an entire page on colored paper and how color is important to the visually impaired. Last time I mentioned the... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments