Inspired by a Legally Blind FriendMy AMD journey began 8 years ago when I was diagnosed with wet AMD in one eye and dry AMD in the...reactions2comments
The Betadine Conversation and My Injection ProtocolLately, I’ve been seeing numerous negative comments about the injections for the choroidal neovascularization (wet) type of macular degeneration. Many of our...reactions78comments
Tips for Clearly Communicating With Visually Impaired Loved OnesI’m going to go out on a limb here and say that we, as humans, often don’t know how to communicate with...reactionscomments
You Can Invest in Age-Related Macular Degeneration?All my life I had to grind and hustle. I had to work like Kobe so I could shine like Russell. …...reactionscomments
Creating a Sensory GardenDo you know we have 5 senses? Of course, you do! When one of them is jeopardized, we focus so much on...reactionscomments
Injections in the Time of COVID-19This afternoon I received the automated phone call reminder for my upcoming injection from my retinal specialist’s office. The only difference now...reactions4comments
Is Loneliness a Problem Among the Aging and Visually Impaired?One of the problems with transportation is I have to have everything scheduled the day before. If my schedule changes - like...reactionscomments
The Unfinished Quilt2019 was an especially difficult year for me. It was just one of those years that seemed like the universe was determined...reactions2comments
Smart Homes for Low VisionRecently I saw a YouTube video of a blind cook who was quite amazing. But what really caught my eye was when...reactionscomments
Help! I Need Tech Support During These Uncertain TimesIn real-time, this is the third day of our self-quarantine. I am going insane. I am not really afraid of the virus...reactionscomments
Becoming a Techie During COVID-19As I write this, we await the storm. The Coronavirus - COVID-19 - is on its way to our area. We closed...reactionscomments
Help, I Can’t See the Dust!The other morning when I opened the east-facing blinds to let the glorious spring sunshine stream in, I was struck by the...reactionscomments
Have Somebody Do Your Grocery Shopping for You!Are you someone who could use some extra assistance with grocery shopping? Whether you’re just busy or have medical reasons for needing...reactionscomments
AMD and Your FamilyWhat is the impact on family and loved ones when they learn you have age-related macular degeneration (AMD)? That day I found...reactions1comment
Exploring More of My BackyardHow well do you know your hometown? When was the last time you explored your own, proverbial backyard? Probably the worst thing...reactionscomments
It's MacularDegeneration.net's 1st Birthday!It has been one year since the MacularDegeneration.net community first launched, and we could not be prouder of the support, trust, and...reactions1comment
The Sighted Guide TechniqueI met a young lady with a visual impairment the other day. The comment was made she could see nothing in the...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
