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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...

Before 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...

Hi. 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...

I 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...

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...

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...

The 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...

When 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...

As 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...

I 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...

I’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...

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...

As 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...

Hi! 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...

In 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...

I 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...

From 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"...

If your child or teenager has been diagnosed with Stargardt disease, you may be wondering how you can help them cope and adapt. You, your family, and especially your child...

I am a runner. Well, WAS a runner. Now, I’m more of a walker who wants to be a runner again. This is not an article about running or exercise...

I am a mommy, supervisor at a nonprofit organization, Founder of Purple House Project PA Inc. (PHPPA), Vice President of Moore 4 More, Moderator and Contributor to MacularDegeneration.net, daughter, cousin...