Awkward "Eye-counters"Have you ever experienced that awkward moment where someone waves, or attempts to get your attention and you completely miss it? For...reactions1comment
Back to School: Easing Anxieties for Parents and Kids With Vision LossMy cue that school is starting again soon is the sudden and always shocking ‘way too early’ explosion of school supplies on...reactionscomments
The Benefits of a Telematics System in your VehicleIf you’re anything like me, it can feel really difficult to drive anywhere that isn’t familiar. Familiar paths don’t generally require us...reactionscomments
Speech, Text, and Other Visual Settings on the iPhoneHi! Back with the do-it-myself tour of the vision accessibility features of my new iPhone. As a refresher, here is how to...reactionscomments
Asking for Help and Finding AdvocacyOften times, when I am hanging out with friends I try to be “normal,” but often I encounter those awkward moments where...reactionscomments
The Waiting Game: Macular Degeneration ProgressionMy latest injection followed a wonderful walk around the harbor with my women’s walking group. It was a shortened walk as we...reactions9comments
Can We Do More Than We Think With Macular Degeneration?“That sounds great but I can’t.” “I can’t do that now, but have fun.” Every once in a while, ideas start to...reactionscomments
The Good Days Keep Me AfloatToday has been a good day. It is the first sunny, warm day in what seems to be months. In fact, I...reactionscomments
Taking Control of My Dry AMDThings are a little crazy right now and I am sort of going around in circles. I want part of my circling...reactionscomments
The Science of Sugar and Macular DegenerationThis is the moment you’ve all been waiting for! In the first two articles in this series, I focused on educating you...reactions7comments
Getting Around Isn't Easy With a Visual ImpairmentI have been waxing philosophical for a few pages now. Professional hazard. In my work I come upon all sorts of good...reactionscomments
What If I Don't Like My Doctor?Before I start, I have to be honest about something. I have been thinking about writing this article for some time and...reactionscomments
Finding Ways to Shop With Vision LossI have a love/hate relationship with shopping. I love looking at all of the beautiful displays. I love partaking in retail therapy...reactionscomments
Perseverance and Flexibility with Vision LossThis morning was yoga. The yogini took us through a series of poses that culminated in Bird of Paradise. One person -...reactionscomments
Where Do I Start? How to Share Your Macular Degeneration Story"I want to share my story but don't know how to start." If this sounds like you, you're not alone. Getting started...reactionscomments
The Trouble in ExercisingLike many people, I decided to start a workout regimen at the beginning of the 2019. The goal was to commit to...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
