What Eye Doctor Should I Visit for Macular Degeneration?Our mom or dad had macular degeneration. Our vision may now be a bit concerning. Or perhaps we think we might need...reactions2comments
Taking Small Steps With Macular DegenerationWhen newly diagnosed with macular degeneration, you can quickly become overwhelmed with trying to make all the recommended lifestyle changes. Almost every...reactions1comment
When Something Happens to Your "Good Eye"It was March of 2019 that I was diagnosed with myopic macular degeneration (MMD). Just in my right eye. The pathway of...reactions3comments
Eye Injection Anxiety: Smooth Sailing on a Sea of AgitaDoomscrolling is when you continue to read bad news even when you know it is not good for you. A lot of...reactionscomments
Pity PartyI am throwing myself a pity party. Do you want to come? I need people to feel sorry for me. I can...reactions2comments
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
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
