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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions21comments
Amsler Grids: A Layperson’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...reactions3comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions11comments
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...reactions2comments
What's the Difference Between MacularDegeneration.net's Facebook Page and Website?Last month, I was chatting with my mom and her heart was heavy for a new friend who is having some pretty...reactionscomments
My Story and My Way Forward - Stay Positive and Help Others, TooI'm 65 yrs of age and live near Mansfield in England. I was diagnosed about 6 months ago after having had a...reactions5comments
How I Help Others By Helping MyselfA while ago the staff at Health Union posed a question: Why did you become an advocate? I was honest. I told...reactionscomments
Makeup and Macular Degeneration: Is It Safe?Most of us with macular degeneration want nothing more than to protect our eyes at all costs. But, do we have to...reactions1comment
