It's Okay to Ask for AccommodationsGrowing up, I was the only person in my family who was visually impaired. At a very young age, I tried hard...reactions4comments
Sight or Hearing? Pick One“Would you rather lose your sight or hearing?” is how it would start. It was usually late at night, in someone’s dorm...reactions6comments
It's Important to Perform How You PracticeOne of my favorite mantras in life is, “It is important to finish what I start.” I use that phrase literally and...reactions2comments
When Being Diagnosed With Macular Degeneration is Good News — Really! Never could I imagine EVER thinking a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) would be GOOD news... until my friend called with...reactionscomments
Don’t Suffer in Silence. Speak Up!I have had dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) for 8 years now. In the early years after diagnosis, there was very little...reactions5comments
Are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and AMD Related?Both age-related macular degeneration and dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, are associated with the aging process. Researchers have been increasingly wondering if these...reactions1comment
What is Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO) and Macular Edema Following RVO (MEfRVO)?Arteries and veins transport blood through the body, including to the eyes. Each retina has one central artery and one central vein...reactionscomments
Pickled Honeydew And MoreHoneydew melon season must be starting as I found them finally reasonably priced the other day in my local grocery store. They’re...reactionscomments
Up Close & Personal: An Interview With Louis McDermottLouise McDermott has lived independently over twenty-five years with dry macular degeneration and explains how she became involved in a study with...reactionscomments
Just Like UsLike almost every teenage girl in the 1950’s, I loved movie magazines. PhotoPlay and Silver Screen. I’d pour over every issue to...reactions2comments
Tips for Clearly Communicating With Visually Impaired Loved OnesI’m going to go out on a limb here and say that we, as humans, often don’t know how to communicate with...reactionscomments
Speak Up, Step Up, Advocate for HealthYour feedback is important! When you have macular degeneration (AMD or MD), you are a valuable resource not only to others with...reactions9comments
Low Vision in the KitchenConfession time. I buy and eat processed foods. You know, the easy-to-microwave stuff that puts dinner on the table in 5 minutes...reactions2comments
Blind Fail!In today's "storytime," I talk about my most embarrassing VIP moment. Believe it or not, it's actually happened to a lot of...reactions20comments
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to...reactions1comment
My Diagnosis Journey: ChristineAt a very early age, I knew that I saw things differently than most. I vividly remember going to the school nurse’s...reactions10comments
Tips for Helping Your Child Cope With Stargardt DiseaseIf your child or teenager has been diagnosed with Stargardt disease, you may be wondering how you can help them cope and...reactionscomments
My Magic Shoes: An Answer to Pre-Injection WorryYup, me too. I get the pre-injection worries, angst, fear and disquiet. Not quite the blues but close. I worry that my...reactions21comments
What is Macular Edema?When blood vessels in the macula become damaged and leak, it causes swelling. This is called macular edema. The retina is a...reactionscomments
New Research from "Down Under"Many of us with macular degeneration are always on the lookout, all over the world, for promising research into treatments for this...reactionscomments
