Stress Less With Macular DegenerationAsk yourself a few questions... Are you too busy? Is your calendar packed? Do you incorporate “non-doing” daily into your schedule? Have...reactions2comments
How Can We Get SMARTer About Our Eye Health?As COVID-19 eases up in Australia, it’s time for many of us to re-emerge from our shells, but that’s easier said than...reactions1comment
Trusting DoctorsWe’re taught from a young age to trust our doctors. And, why wouldn’t we? They’re highly trained to treat patients with specific...reactions1comment
My Art and Macular DegenerationI have talked about my somewhat newfound obsession with art often. The opportunity to create new art appeared in my life after...reactions4comments
Using Smart Speakers With Low VisionI have had dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) for 7 years now. As it has progressed to the intermediate stage, I am...reactions10comments
Macular Degeneration and COVID-19Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with...reactions2comments
Confessions of a Macular Degeneration Diagnosis: Helping OthersIn life, there are moments that change things forever. At any time, something can happen that makes you realize that nothing will...reactions2comments
E-books, Kindles, and Low Vision ReadingGiving me a printed book is not a good idea. It would be like giving a monkey a calculator! I mean, really...reactions2comments
My Bold Black PenI have always had a certain preference when it comes to my writing equipment. As far back as I can remember, I would...reactions4comments
Intro to Assistance: Finding the Support We NeedA few years ago I was a server/bartender. At that time, I was extremely embarrassed to bring up, point out, explain, or...reactions3comments
Disease Fatigue and Macular DegenerationYes, disease fatigue. I think that I just made up a new condition. Just did a search and it wasn’t there. Chronic...reactions3comments
Traveling With Macular DegenerationThere are many places I’ve wanted to visit, sites I’ve wanted to see, and things I had planned for my retirement. Some...reactionscomments
Know When to Get A Second OpinionAfter being diagnosed with macular degeneration in 2021, Claire made the hard but necessary decision to get a second opinion and is...reactionscomments
Chasing SunsetsOur summer days are so much different now than when we were a busy household of 6, raising 4 kids. In those...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...reactionscomments
Jury DutyI sent in my request for an absentee ballot at the beginning of the week. In Pennsylvania, this is standard practice. I...reactionscomments
Enjoying Summer, Celebrating StabilityIt is amazing how it is already summer, it seems like just yesterday the new year started. Hearing the phrase “2022” sounded...reactions3comments
Eating for Eye Health, Even on Our Busy DaysI don’t know how, but summertime always feels busier than when I’m working full time during the school year. It’s a phenomenon...reactions3comments
Do You See What I See? Understanding the Challenges of Low Vision“Jack Sprat could eat no fat,” my husband says as I turn up the light over our dining table. “And his wife...reactionscomments
My Contacts Are in the Wrong Eyes and I Like Them That WayI know this may sound a little crazy... but I seriously accidentally switched my contacts one day. They're still not in the...reactionscomments
