Lessons I've Learned: The Way Eye See ItWe are approaching the anniversary of when I began to conceptualize and create ‘The way eye see it.’ As you can imagine sharing my experience required a great deal of vulnerability... By Christine Joy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Storing Eye-Healthy Fruits and Veggies ProperlyMany of my articles are centered around eating healthy food in order to help preserve our vision. Eating healthy food is so important and can be so delicious, but I’m... By Andrea Junge8 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What, Me Exercise?I’m now 70 years old and quite a bit fitter than I was 5 years ago. I had a rewarding career for 40 years and retired at 65 with my... By Richard Hallberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Didn’t Someone Tell Me BEFORE It Was Too Late?Many people who are diagnosed with macular degeneration don’t know much, if anything, about it before getting that shocking news in the doctor’s office. And, once the news is delivered... By Andrea Junge5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Finding Reputable Clinical TrialsTomorrow I go in for the clinical trial- again. Remember my clinical trial is with APL-2. They are trying to reduce the speed at which I am going blind. My... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Tips for Making Electronic Devices More AccessibleIf you or someone you know has macular degeneration or other low vision issues, using electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets and computers may be a challenge. This article contains... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Keeping Busy With a Visual ImpairmentI work four days a week - Tuesday is my Monday. Starting one more work week got me thinking. What will I do when I cannot work? “Normal” people who... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Talking About Visual Impairments With ChildrenThere is an incredible, inquisitive, and empathetic little boy who calls me mommy. Ever since he began to talk I have been transparent with him about my visual impairment and have discussed... By Christine Joy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Happy Leap Day! What Will You Do With Your Bonus Day?We are lucky enough to get an extra day this year and you know what that means? An extra 24 hours for great things to happen! First of all, I... By Andrea Junge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It's the Little Things We Can Still Do with Vision LossI’m a 71-year-old retired guy with dry AMD in the left eye and wet AMD in my right. I’ve had 60+ injections in the past 8 years. For now, anyway... By Richard Hallberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Macular Degeneration: A Vision AND Time ThiefI’m just going to come right out and say this because it’s a raw truth about something that I am finding so important lately. Macular degeneration threatens to steal away... By Andrea Junge5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Choose HappinessI’m normally a happy, optimistic person, but since I've begun moderating for the MacularDegeneration.net Facebook page, I’ve found myself spending more time thinking about my own journey with macular degeneration... By Cora Lyn Sears2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Seasonal Blues and AMDI am not usually the sensitive sort. Just the same, changing seasons get me down. I want to stay in bed forever, eat my way into oblivion and just veg... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is It Possible to Live a Good Life with Vision Loss?“Don’t worry. Be happy.” Everybody sing or whistle along! Don’t you just hate the Pollyannas of the world? They can drive you crazy! And, yes, I know that includes me... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Makeup and Macular Degeneration: Application Tips and TricksPreviously: Makeup & Macular Degeneration - Is It Safe? Makeup application can really be a struggle for someone who’s losing their vision. Macular degeneration often causes loss of central vision... By Andrea Junge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Amsler Grids: A Lay Person’s Guide to Monitoring Macular DegenerationIt goes without saying that regular visits to your eye doc are essential to maintaining your vision and protecting it from the deteriorating effects of macular degeneration (MD) and other... By Denny Simon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Hidden Thoughts of Vision LossBack in 2017, Dan Roberts made up this sweet, little list he named “Hidden Thoughts of the Visually Impaired.” He put these hidden thoughts out for discussion in group environments... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Valentine’s Day is Coming: Dating with Vision ImpairmentValentine’s Day is right around the corner and for some, that means meeting new people and going on dates. That can definitely be an exciting experience, but it isn’t always... By Andrea Junge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What I See: What Does Macular Degeneration Look Like?It's easy to research and read about common symptoms of macular degeneration (AMD), but it's much more difficult to comprehend what it's actually like to see the world through the... By shelby-comito2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Looking Back, So You Don’t Have ToThere are things that happened and there are things I wish had happened. There are things I’m sorry that happened and things that I’m glad that happened. What the heck... By Richard Hallberg2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments