Up Close & Personal: An Interview With Mike Campbell on TechnologyWhen you get the hard news to stop driving, you might want to “Be like Mike!” In this brief video, Mike Campbell explains how he extended his driving capabilities after...reactions1comment
Lend Me Your Ears and I'll Read You The NewspaperWhy did I choose a part-time volunteer job that requires good eyesight when I have macular degeneration? I ask myself this often, but I know the answer – I really...reactions2comments
How to Use the Kindle App to Make Reading Easier For many of us, one of the scariest parts of living with a degenerative eye disease is the thought of struggling to read small print. Thankfully, there are assistive devices...reactions1comment
The Target and The Sweet SpotThe target and the sweet spot. A golfer would think those words meant the place you want the ball to go (the target) and a point on the face of...reactions2comments
Caprese Pasta SaladSummer is coming and it is my most favorite season to cook! In my house, summer means an array of fresh fruits and veggies and lighter, healthier meals. I love...reactions1comment
Clickbait: Seven Tips and Tricks for the KitchenYou are the fish. The headline “Five Steps to Better Sight” is the bait. The goal is to get you to click on the headline and then read some or...reactions3comments
What Vitamins Should I Take For My Macular Degeneration?Being diagnosed with macular degeneration can feel really overwhelming. There are so many things thrown at a person when they’re first diagnosed that it’s hard to know what to do...reactions1comment
A New Pair of GlassesI went to a different optometrist recently as I needed new glasses. It had been far too long using my very old pair. But with COVID-19, I only went for...reactions6comments
Mediterranean Chicken Salad SandwichThis protein and nutrient-packed Mediterranean chicken salad sandwich is a great option for anyone looking to spruce up their lunch menu! For me, it provides a simple, delicious and filling...reactions1comment
Can Vision Improve After A Diagnosis?Having been diagnosed with macular degeneration in March of 2019, it has been two years plus of retinal specialist appointments. Simple eye chart and eye pressure test, followed by intense...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 dry AMD in the other. This RS guy...reactions4comments
People to Love and Dishes to WashI do not pretend to know a lot. Most days, Google is my go-to for information that I feel I need to know at any given time. What an advantage...reactionscomments
Accepting the Limits of Macular Degeneration“When you are ready, the teacher will come.” I first heard that almost 50 years ago from a former college professor. It has sneaked into my consciousness at irregular intervals...reactions2comments
What to Tell Your Adult Children About Preventing AMD “Mom, how do I keep from getting macular degeneration?” This recent question from my youngest daughter really tugged at my heart. My 3 adult children have good reason to worry about...reactions6comments
Taking Steps to Combat Stress - Part TwoLife in the 21st century reminds me of my favorite episode on the old Ed Sullivan show. The performer would place a plate on a tall pole and start it...reactions4comments
Expanding Our Horizons With Chronic Health ConditionsLiving a good life with macular degeneration (or any other health challenge) can bring up some questions! Ask yourself: Is your life on hold because you have macular degeneration (MD)?...reactions1comment
How Do I Know If I Have a Zinc Sensitivity?Zinc sensitivity is quite a topic in the macular degeneration world. For starters, it’s listed as an essential nutrient for the health of our eyes and is listed as an...reactions1comment
Pre-Made Workweek Lunch SaladsLet's be honest... when it's early morning, we're tired, we're busy, and we're thinking of the bazillion things we have to do that day. It's so much easier to slap...reactionscomments
Finding Small Joys on Trips to the Retinal SpecialistRecently I had my six-week check-up for my macular degeneration. Nothing out of the ordinary was going on. My vision felt pretty stable as a matter of fact, which is...reactions1comment
Stress and Macular DegenerationLife was rocking along pretty well until I suddenly awoke at 2 AM with burning pain in my wrist. I got up and went into the bathroom expecting to find a...reactionscomments
