Paying It Forward and AMDTo me, “paying it forward” means, to do a good deed for someone else. It’s a random act of kindness thing. To...reactions1comment
Eggnog, Frustration and PerseveranceOur minds are amazing things, the way they can go from one direction to another, then another, and sometimes too many directions...reactionscomments
It's MacularDegeneration.net's 1st Birthday!It has been one year since the MacularDegeneration.net community first launched, and we could not be prouder of the support, trust, and...reactions1comment
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But...reactionscomments
Fall Eye Care TipsThe change in fall weather in many parts of the United States is predictably unpredictable. One day, we may be wearing jeans...reactionscomments
What's the Difference Between MacularDegeneration.net's Facebook Page and Website?Last month, I was chatting with my mom and her heart was heavy for a new friend who is having some pretty...reactionscomments
My Macular Degeneration ParachutesEach one of us here at MacularDegeneration.net has experienced hardships in life. If you haven’t yet I’m sorry to be the one...reactions2comments
Whose Business Is It?I am always torn about when the “right” time to disclose my visual impairment is. Should I do it during my initial...reactions1comment
Making the Critical Connection Between Heart and HeadWhen I was first diagnosed with macular degeneration (AMD) 10 years ago, it was all in my head. I had the eye...reactions1comment
Preserve Your Vision by Saying "No" to Pesky Halloween CandyI know that it seems like my diet may only consist of spinach, yellow bell peppers, and blueberries because many of the...reactionscomments
Can We Do More Than We Think With Macular Degeneration?“That sounds great but I can’t.” “I can’t do that now, but have fun.” Every once in a while, ideas start to...reactionscomments
My Truth: Uncomfortably BeautifulA few weeks ago, my mom shared this quote from Sarah Jakes Roberts with me: “What if the pieces of yourself that...reactionscomments
The Eight Types of WellnessI am an educator by day. Something wonderful that my school principal does is send our staff helpful literature each week. This...reactionscomments
What's the Verdict on George Rozakis' Wellness Program?We at MacularDegeneration.net have received inquiries from community members about Dr. George Rozakis and his claims for treatment and cure of macular...reactions2comments
Can Macular Degeneration Cure Other Ailments?I know, I know, macular degeneration curing other ailments sounds pretty crazy, right? But... is it? I was diagnosed with myopic macular...reactions1comment
When Life Gives You Vision Loss, Make LemonadeI’m sure you’ve heard the expression, “Turn lemons into lemonade” which is used to encourage people to take difficulties and find something...reactionscomments
ShadowsMy life these days with myopic macular degeneration has settled into a routine of sorts. My limits are easily defined. The days...reactions1comment
Juggling Multiple Eye ConditionsI was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) at age 66 by my optometrist during my annual eye exam. Fortunately, I was...reactions9comments
Just DiagnosedI’m an administrator of a Facebook group I created in May 2016 for those with macular degeneration. Most of the members have...reactions2comments
My Attempt to Use a Screen Reader for Google DocsThe job of a screen reader is just that: to read what is on the screen you are looking at which is...reactionscomments
