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
Driving BlindMy good buddy Jodi took me to Wills Eye Hospital in Philly Tuesday. No worries. It was a good thing and, even...reactions2comments
Preparing for a TripThe dogs have been anxiously following me around all evening. I sit down on the couch to try to use my iPad...reactions1comment
Reading SpeedIn about 2 months, I will have an anniversary. The end of January 2016 was when I “lost” the central vision in...reactionscomments
Macular Degeneration or Macular Pucker?About a year ago, my beautiful daughter started asking more questions about my macular degeneration. She was beginning to have symptoms in one...reactionscomments
The Difference Between Macular Degeneration and Macular PuckerMacular degeneration and macular pucker both impact the macula. However, they are 2 different conditions. The macula sits at the center of...reactionscomments
Tips for Starting an In-Person Support GroupAre you interested in starting a support group? Figuring out how to begin may feel daunting. It may take you outside of...reactions1comment
There's No Place Like HomeThere is no place like home! Early on I learned what my gifts and deficits are. I am great at meeting new people...reactions2comments
Time, Patience, and DisappointmentAnyone who knows me will tell you I’m a patient person, but now I realize that it’s something I may need to...reactions6comments
Up Close & Personal: An Interview with Mike CampbellMike Campbell shares highlights of his personal 20-year experience with macular degeneration in this brief video, Up Close & Personal. Mike is...reactions2comments
Colored PaperI was diagnosed with myopic macular degeneration (MMD) in 2019. That was the beginning of my new way of living. I began...reactionscomments
Mental Health: Living Alone With AMDAs we are now in this “fourth wave” of the pandemic in my area, I think if I hadn’t been writing and...reactions2comments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a type of research. Research is the process scientists use to explain how our bodies work or why...reactions3comments
10 Ways to Balance Body and MindMental and physical health are intrinsically linked. Managing the stresses of a physical condition can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. Here we...reactions1comment
Reduce Macular Degeneration Worry With MeditationWith numerous options available, how do you choose the best way to meditate? The simple answer is: The best way is the...reactionscomments
Subway AdventuresHi! Hopefully, this will be the end of the 'Sue’s Great Adventures' series for a while. I imagine you are getting tired...reactions1comment
