Living

I was diagnosed with early dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) at age 66. It didn’t come as a big surprise since both my Mom and sister had wet macular degeneration...

My good buddy Jodi took me to Wills Eye Hospital in Philly Tuesday. No worries. It was a good thing and, even though I have not written that page yet...

Most evenings you will find me wrapped up in my latest art project. This is the highlight of my day, this time revolves around drawing, painting, sketching, or coloring. During...

A free visit to a live theater production wasn’t on my radar, but it happened recently. Not only was it free, but I was driven into the city and home...

On January 26th, I had 2 surgical procedures on my foot. My podiatrist did everything possible to prepare me for post-procedure rehabilitation. He repeatedly stressed that I would be non-weight...

The source of this quote is often attributed to Shakespeare, Da Vinci, the philosopher Cicero, or even the Bible. No matter what brilliant person said it, the sentiments are so...

"Why am I looking for another retinal specialist when I have a perfectly good one already?" I asked myself this question recently on a bus into the city. It was...

February 12, 2016, 7 years ago, I was diagnosed as legally blind. While the words were not these, to me, the sentiment was the same: “You have advanced, dry age-related...

Thought distortions make macular degeneration harder. If you think at all, you have developed thought distortions. Some are minor annoyances while others are far more serious that interfere with daily...

In previous articles, I’ve mentioned my friend who is not just legally blind, but almost completely blind. She has provided many tips on how to make living alone possible when...

There is a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs and online magazines to government websites and beyond, advice about your health is available...

Life lessons gleaned from living with this diagnosis of myopic macular degeneration are many. From the early days of diagnosis, accessing the damage done from the onset of the bleeds...

For the past year and a half, I have been in a new study. The title is... wait for it... A Phase 3, Open-Label. Multi Centered Extension Study to Evaluate...

Improving your physical fitness has a host of benefits, whether you have macular degeneration or not. Walking, swimming, or dancing can help you build a healthier heart, improve your well-being...

What do I like about my own eyes? That is a very interesting question, especially considering my diagnosis of Myopic Macular Degeneration. The process of finding anything positive may sound...

When a friend with macular degeneration told me she had an appointment at a Low-Vision Center (LVC), I was curious and followed up with her afterward to see what she...

My smart television has Amazon Alexa, and I’ve been learning to use her. I can change the channel and increase/decrease the volume with voice commands. In the meantime, I also...

I recently read an article by Mr. Matthew Kelly, a New York Times best-selling author, that really impacted me that day. The article presented generally, how do ordinary people living...

Pre- and post-injection routine? It has taken me about 3 years, 2 doctors, and 1 terrific husband to develop a skill set that makes my visit for an eye injection...

Everyone I know that has age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has a degree of fear of progression. Not only am I fearful I will have progression, I am fearful I may...