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...reactions15comments
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
Thought Distortions Make Macular Degeneration HarderThought distortions make macular degeneration harder. If you think at all, you have developed thought distortions. Some are minor annoyances while others...reactionscomments
Lighting ConsiderationsSight requires light and as we age we need more of it. The kind of light, the color, the brightness, and the...reactionscomments
CCTV and Electronic MagnifiersWhen last we met I told you I was going to discuss electronic magnification. Yippee! Toys! Being a VIP - that is...reactionscomments
Charles Bonnet Syndrome and Seeing Weird StuffFrom my own personal research and experience, I promised I'd share more about my visual hallucinations. So here we go, Charles Bonnet...reactions2comments
You Can't Always Believe What You SeeWatching your food move around your plate and then fly off the table would be distressing for anyone. My mother had been...reactionscomments
Haven't I Been Lucky?When I was diagnosed in 2019, the word "lucky" never entered my mind. I am sure my first thoughts were, “Why me”...reactions5comments
How Do Friends and Loved Ones Respond to Your Vision Impairment?Well, to me personally, their response has been “underwhelming” and a bit disappointing. But wait! They’re all good-hearted people and there’s got...reactions6comments
The Mediterranean Diet and MD: Finding Healthier Food Options with EaseOne way to help provide optimal health to our eyes is through our diet. Adopting the Mediterranean diet is a great way...reactions2comments
It’s the Little Things in LifeOn January 26th, I had 2 surgical procedures on my foot. My podiatrist did everything possible to prepare me for post-procedure rehabilitation...reactions13comments
