Protein Packed QuicheThe holidays are a wonderful time to bake delicious foods and share them with loved ones. Many holiday dishes aren’t very eye-healthy, but I’m here to tell you that they... By Andrea JungeBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Grateful for Macular DegenerationI have geographic atrophy and I am centrally blind. That’s about it. Phew! Thank goodness! I’m serious. Since my 50th high school reunion, I have had this gratitude thing going... By Sue LaBar Yohey2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Best Way to Help Your Visually Impaired Loved One"How can I help?" "Please let me know if you need anything." "What do you need from me?" These are all very well-intentioned questions that we have each asked at... By Andrea Junge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
What Happens if I Become Legally Blind?Most of us won’t but some of us may actually become legally blind in one or both eyes. One of my eyes progressed from dry AMD to geographic atrophy (GA)... By Richard Hallberg2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
An Hour of My Time: Clinical Trials and MeOne of the joys of retirement is that I get to pick and choose the meetings I attend. No more Monday “what are we all doing this week?” exercise. There... By Beverly Dame2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Hope for a Dry AMD Treatment“There will probably be a cure in your lifetime.” This was what my retinal specialist said two visits ago, and I quietly wondered how long she expected me to live... By Brown Eyed Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
A Wake Up CallI like to think I have a clear understanding of my dry macular degeneration and it’s impact on my life. I have intermediate stage in my right eye and early... By Sharon Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Lesser-Known Impacts of AMDHow has your vision changed since you’ve had macular degeneration (AMD)? My vision has changed a great deal in the 9 years Since I was diagnosed with AMD. In this short... By Richard Hallberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Ask the Advocates: Treatment, Management, and Lifestyle Changes With Macular DegenerationEveryone's different, we all know that. Still, knowing what's out there can help us better understand our options when it comes to managing or treating macular degeneration (MD). For those... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pasta Substitutes That Taste GreatI love pasta. Like, LOVE it. It’s just... Not really very eye healthy. Lately, I have found myself wanting a healthy, but tasty alternative. Well, guess what friends! I found... By Andrea Junge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Mediterranean Veggie Pesto Pasta RecipeAn easy meal that’s healthy and so delicious that it can be considered a comfort food too? Yes, please! This dish showcases fresh sauteed vegetables added to a creamy pesto... By Andrea JungeBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Recognizing Visual Impairments in OthersI try to plan my outings to Walmart way in advance, knowing that only preparation and a well-crafted shopping list make these trips any less agonizing. My list was short... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Good Night MoonMy husband and I have been married for thirty-six years this past June. We have been blessed with four children, a daughter and three sons. Our nest is almost empty... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Practicing Advocacy on a Girls Night OutIt was a rainy Wednesday evening. Early enough that there was still daylight left, but late enough for happy hour! A new friend and I had decided to meet at... By Tiffany Clarke3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
An Unlikely Partnership: Gratitude and Macular DegenerationFeeling grateful is tough following an AMD diagnosis. We’ve heard all the platitudes about seeing the glass half full and being grateful for what you still have, hallow words initially... By Linda Hoopes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
When the Holidays Lack CheerNot everyone’s Thanksgiving looks like a Norman Rockwell painting. And, everyone’s heart isn’t exactly filled with Christmas cheer either. This is something I’m careful to remember each year during the... By Andrea Junge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask the Advocates: Accepting and Coping With Macular DegenerationChange can be hard! Finding ways to accept and cope with changes in our lives – whether that is a decline in vision or something else – takes time. MacularDegeneration.net... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Intermittent Fasting and Macular DegenerationCan intermittent fasting play a role in helping our dry form of macular degeneration? Many theories exist which seem to lean in that direction. Intermittent fasting can lead to autophagy... By Cora Lyn Sears2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Color Provides the Power to InspireEach new day with this myopic macular degeneration diagnosis is deeply affected by the things around me. When I awake each morning, I am carefully checking, ever mindful of what... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Easy Sheet Pan Chicken with Peppers and OnionDid you know that an orange pepper is the vegetable with the highest amount of zeaxanthin? Whereas lutein is abundant in the green bell peppers. Making this recipe not only... By Cora Lyn SearsBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments