One Godwink at a TimeIt’s been one of those difficult weeks for me, friends. One of those busy weeks filled with more to do than there is time in the day. On top of... By Andrea Junge4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Hope and Coping Strategies for Vision LossHello! How are you doing? My HU MacularDegeneration.net email came earlier in the week. I was reading some of the back pages that were published. One I read was by... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
More Light, PleaseThere are days when this macular degeneration is so frustrating. I can still see to drive or read, but why can’t there be enough light to sew with dark fabrics?... By Cora Lyn Sears2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Whose Business Is It?I am always torn about when the “right” time to disclose my visual impairment is. Should I do it during my initial introduction with everyone - “Hey, my name is... By Christine Joy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Chafee AmendmentBefore I asked you to remind me to talk about the Chafee Amendment. Never mind. I remembered myself. If that ain’t a novelty! I first learned about the Chafee Amendment... By Sue LaBar Yohey2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Beginning of My Clinical TrialHi. I want to switch gears again and go back to talking about the clinical trial I am in. I was terrified of getting a shot in my eye. After... By Sue LaBar Yohey2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My MD "Toys" - Apps for the Visually ImpairedI am Mac by religion. My brother-in-law used to tell me Apple was going to go the way of the dodo bird and I should just give in and get... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Vitamins? Ok, Which Ones?Nowadays, there is so much information in the macular degeneration world about vitamins. Sometimes it feels like a little too much information. Does anyone else feel me on this? Don’t... By Andrea Junge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Solving the Problem with Stem Cells?I was going to go on to iPads and tablets. However I saw that topic was addressed recently so I will save my take on it for later. Instead, I... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
The Truth About TherapyThe older I’m getting, the more importance I’m placing on my mental health. Seeing a therapist can sometimes feel like it carries a stigma with it, but that’s becoming a... By Andrea Junge4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
CCTV and Electronic MagnifiersWhen last we met I told you I was going to discuss electronic magnification. Yippee! Toys! Being a VIP - that is a visually impaired person for those of you... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cooking with a Visual ImpairmentAs a young girl, my signature dish was Oodles and Noodles. I would pride myself on having the perfect water to noodle ratio. So much so that my younger uncle... By Christine Joy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
PerspectiveI just finished reading an article written by my MacularDegeneration.net team friend Cora Lyn Sears titled We Begin Again. She wrote about how she felt after receiving news that she... By Andrea Junge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The AMD Lifestyle: Good NutritionI’m frequently asked, “What can I do to slow down the progression of AMD?” That’s an easy answer: live the AMD Lifestyle! OK, there’s not an easy answer, but there... By Linda C Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When My Contacts Aren’t Cooperating...Is it me, or does it seem like contacts are not only a life-changing savior but also kind of a pain in the rear? Don’t get me wrong, my contacts... By Andrea Junge5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Coping Strategy for Vision LossAs I often do, I have been wandering around from topic to topic, "Tangents ‘r’ us." Now I guess it is time to get back to my story. My Zumba... By Sue LaBar Yohey2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Eccentric ViewingHi! I should be working doing psychology stuff. I’m not. Call me irresponsible. I promised you eccentric viewing. I would rather make good on that promise now. “Eccentric” makes me... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Macular Degeneration Anxieties: Isolation & MisunderstandingIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members across various conditions on what it’s... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My "See"port SystemI often say, “Behind every strong woman is a tribe of strong woman cheering her on.” This is definitely my reality. I 100% believe that 90% of my success is due to the... By Christine Joy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Charles Bonnet Syndrome and Seeing Weird StuffFrom my own personal research and experience, I promised I'd share more about my visual hallucinations. So here we go, Charles Bonnet Syndrome or "seeing weird stuff." Charles Bonnet ("Bow"... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments