Being Pecked to Death by DucksOK. so every once in a while I have the need to b**** … Uh, vent. My usual, optimistic demeanor goes away and I get very aggravated. Get ready. Here... By Sue LaBar Yohey2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Overwhelmed? Getting Back to the Basics for Our EyesI need 8 arms. I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling overwhelmed right now, both physically and mentally. Work has been stressful this week and I’ve been making a... By Andrea Junge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
I’m Just Mad About Saffron… Or Am I?Is saffron helpful for those of us with macular degeneration? According to a 2019 review of clinical studies on saffron, the use of the spice for ocular diseases had "promising... By Brown Eyed Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Breaking the MoldLessons learned along life’s journey have prepared me to deal better with the challenges that come with macular degeneration. No one wants to hear they may gradually lose their central... By Linda Hoopes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
After the Fall: Regaining an Active LifeOver a span of 8 months, I have experienced seven falls with injuries. I have intermediate dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), making me more prone to falls. According to an article... By Sharon Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
My Macular Degeneration UpdateI was stopped short the other day, literally, on the way to my retina specialist’s for an injection in my “wet” left eye. It was a beautiful bright sunny day... By Cora Lyn Sears2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Depth Perception and MeRafael Nadal just won the men’s tennis championship on the red clay courts of the Roland Garros in Paris for the 14th time. As he triumphed against a much younger... By Beverly Dame3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Not MeIt has been three years since I was diagnosed with myopic macular degeneration. Those years have included many appointments for treatment, with injections as needed. I had heard of macular... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insights From KiplingUntil this evening, I had never read Rudyard Kipling’s poem If in its entirety... I was, however, familiar with the “rewritten” version: “If you can keep your head while all... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 whole world has been flipped upside down. My... By Andrea Junge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Up Close & Personal: An Interview With Barb ManleyBarbara (Barb) Manley had been a successful yoga instructor with a large following for many years when she was diagnosed with both wet and dry macular degeneration (AMD) over 5... By Linda Hoopes1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Myths About Wet AMDEarly detection and treatment of wet macular degeneration (AMD) are so very important. Catching it early is essential to keeping your baseline vision intact. The shots do work! I am an... By Richard Hallberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Depression and Anxiety With Macular DegenerationMy initial diagnosis of early-stage dry macular degeneration did not cause great concern. I was not even very surprised since my mom and sister had wet macular degeneration. In spite... By Sharon Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Community Views: Gifts for People Living With Macular DegenerationIt can be difficult to know what gifts are thoughtful and useful for people living with macular degeneration (MD). Living with impaired and diminishing vision can impact so much of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Successful Aging: Staying Independent With Macular DegenerationOne of the most frightening aspects of living life with macular degeneration is the threat of our independence being stolen away. Absolutely, injections directly into the eye can truly feel... By Andrea Junge4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Summer Daze“Geez, it’s hot.” This sentence seems to be the opening statement, no matter where I go these days. “Sure is hot out there.” “Have you seen the temperature today?” “You... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Feeling Like an AMD AmbassadorDo you ever feel like an AMD (age-related macular degeneration) ambassador? Someone who goes out into the world and shows people what AMD looks like? I have been on a... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
12 Steps and a White Cane"We are shadow and light. We're not supposed to know this... We are raised to be bright and shiny, but there is meaning in the acceptance of our dusky and... By Beverly Dame3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Puzzle PiecesI am always changing. As a newborn, I was helpless and defenseless. Time moves on. I grow each year, gaining independence and confidence and becoming the person I was meant... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments