Staying Home and Staying Active With Silver SneakersOne of my main concerns at the start of the COVID-19 lockdowns was my exercise class schedule. My dance studio closed. The...reactionscomments
A New Television and a Bionic Eye: The Wonders of TechnologyEditor's Note: This article was originally written by Brown Eyed Girl, a MacularDegeneration.net Community Health Leader. One of these two things mentioned...reactions2comments
A Decade on This Macular Degeneration Journey: What’s Changed?Editor's Note: This article was originally written by Brown Eyed Girl, a MacularDegeneration.net Community Health Leader. Living with macular degeneration, I’m usually...reactions10comments
Home Automation With Alexa, My New Best FriendEditor's Note: This article was originally written by Brown Eyed Girl, a MacularDegeneration.net Community Health Leader. My smart television has Amazon Alexa...reactions6comments
What I Wish My Family and Friends Understood About AMDEditor's Note: This article was originally written by Brown Eyed Girl, a MacularDegeneration.net Community Health Leader. My life is good. You all...reactions18comments
My Invisible DisabilityI don’t use a white cane or a wheelchair or a walker. People don’t know until I tell them that my vision...reactions2comments
Peripheral Vision ExercisesEditor's Note: This article was originally written by Brown Eyed Girl, a MacularDegeneration.net Community Health Leader. When we first hear that we...reactions12comments
Keeping My Diagnosis a SecretI don’t know about you, but I kept my diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) secret from everyone except my closest family...reactions9comments
Assistive Tools for Adapting to Life With Macular DegenerationIn part 1 of this article, I discussed finding a low-vision therapist and how they can teach us the skills we need...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
Readers, Sunglasses and Blue BlockersI went shopping at Costco the other day. In the middle of a pandemic! They had a special on 2 pairs of...reactions1comment
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
Keeping Safe With Vision LossWhen I had my last dogs, we were walking and the coyotes were howling on the hillside. When the coyotes started excitedly...reactions5comments
What to Tell Your Adult Children About Preventing AMD “Mom, how do I keep from getting macular degeneration?” This recent question from my youngest daughter really tugged at my heart. My 3...reactions6comments
Macular Degeneration and Glaucoma: What’s the Connection?Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in the United States, ahead of glaucoma and cataracts combined. People with macular...reactions2comments
CoQ10 and Macular DegenerationIn the first installment of this article series, I discussed why I choose to take the supplement CoQ10 along with my other...reactions12comments
What Vitamins Should I Take For My Macular Degeneration?Being diagnosed with macular degeneration can feel really overwhelming. There are so many things thrown at a person when they’re first diagnosed...reactions2comments
Macular Degeneration's Impact on Personal RelationshipsWhen someone is diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), it affects everyone in the family, including close friends and even neighbors. Some...reactions17comments
Making Sourdough With Geographic AtrophyAfter 10-plus years of living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) my condition progressed to geographic atrophy (GA). As my symptoms progressed, I...reactions17comments
All About Eye-Healthy SmoothiesJust when I thought I was an expert on healthy eating, my family had a scare due to food allergies, and my...reactions2comments
