Looking Through the Open DoorwayThere is a famous quote by Alexander Graham Bell that says, "When one door closes, another opens." The quote ends with, "But...reactions4comments
Back to Basics"My writing well has run dry," I moaned to my husband. "After almost 5 years into living with my diagnosis of wet...reactions1comment
Community Perspectives: Awareness, Diagnosis, and Life With MDFebruary is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month, but every month is the right time to raise awareness and uplift the voices...reactionscomments
A Long, Strange Trip (And Fall): Part 1A recent weekend started like most any other weekend for us. Husband and I have been successfully retired for over 10 years...reactions3comments
A Long, Strange Trip (And Fall): Part 2This article is Part 2 of a 2-part series. You can find Part 1 here. Previously, I shared a story with you...reactions1comment
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...reactions8comments
Hurricanes and Tropical Storms Create Challenges When Living With Low VisionIt’s paradise down here. Well, most times, anyway. There are those pesky hurricanes to deal with. I’ve lived in “hurricane country” for most of...reactions1comment
Using Our Ears When Our Eyes Begin to FailI was listening to a financial advisor giving an online talk about being financially savvy as we age. As I was listening...reactions7comments
Become a Macular Degeneration AdvocateEver thought about being an advocate for macular degeneration? It's easier than you think! If not you, then who? Who else knows...reactionscomments
How to Apply for Disability Benefits for Macular DegenerationAs macular degeneration progresses, it can affect your ability to work. The macula is the part of the eye that sees small...reactionscomments
Is It Clean?Living in the Midwest, our winter months are often pretty miserable. There are days of cold, rain, snow, and sleet. Skies can...reactionscomments
Learning to Live With One Good EyeRecently, a member of our site asked a question: “Can I wear a patch on my bad eye in order to see...reactions12comments
You Are Not AloneYou are not alone. This is the first thing to know about your AMD (age-related macular degeneration). You are one of 11...reactionscomments
When To Visit Your Retinal SpecialistWhat should we consider when we’re having a “bad eye day”? For me, this is a good question because I definitely have...reactions1comment
When AMD Settles InAlthough I've shared my story about my diagnosis, there was a point when my vision started to change. When it started to...reactionscomments
What I Wish I Knew About Macular DegenerationRecently a friend told me she wished she had known she was going to live this long. She added, “If I had...reactions7comments
What Do We Do Now?Recently, I wrote a story (My “New” Normal) detailing the fact that I’ve had AMD for almost 9 years now but one...reactions4comments
Warning: The Fear of Losing Your Sight Makes You VulnerableThis is not to scare or dissuade those with macular degeneration (MD) from learning more about MD or finding new treatment options...reactions2comments
Vitamins and Supplements for MDEditor's Note: Remember to talk to your doctor before starting a new vitamin or supplement regimen. There is SO MUCH information in...reactions1comment
Things To Remember if You Have Macular DegenerationI remember the day after my first visit to a retinal specialist. He confirmed I had wet AMD in one eye and...reactions3comments
