From "Woe is Me" to "Whoa, It’s Me!"I did a thing today called putting up a boundary and standing up for what is right. That may or may not...reactions2comments
I’m Proof that Macular Degeneration Is Not a Blindness SentenceI was diagnosed at age 58 with the beginnings of macular degeneration. I had all the risk factors; my mother had lost...reactions10comments
Using (or Avoiding) My Amsler GridWhen we travel, I generally buy at least one refrigerator magnet. The front - and side! - of the fridge is pretty...reactionscomments
You Know the DrillI started this journey in late 2018, early 2019. Somehow those years have slipped by really quickly. A situation that I had...reactionscomments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with macular...reactionscomments
Up Close and Personal with Linda HoopesThis is the first of a series of informative video interviews of people living with Macular Degeneration (MD). Since MD makes reading...reactions3comments
The Advantages (and Adventures) of Living with PetsMankind is at the top of the food chain, we are apex predators. But what can we learn from animals, supposedly the...reactionscomments
Learning to Live With One Good EyeRecently, a member of our site asked a question: “Can I wear a patch on my bad eye in order to see...reactions12comments
To Cook or Not to Cook? That Is the QuestionEditor's Note: This article was originally written by Brown Eyed Girl, a MacularDegeneration.net Community Health Leader. Looking at all these newly-bought vegetables...reactionscomments
The Emotional Stages of My DiagnosisI’m extremely passionate about the mental health aspect of disease diagnoses. I recently realized, through my own healing process, that much like...reactions9comments
Finding Tax AssistanceAs I said in my last article, ‘Tis the season! Tax season. Yuck! Taxes are miserable enough to file whomever you may...reactionscomments
Homemade Eye-Healthy GuacamoleWho doesn’t love a good chip and dip combo? Guacamole is not only delicious but the star ingredient, the avocado, is PACKED...reactions1comment
Fall Avoidance for People With Low Vision (Part 2)This is part 2 of the above-titled article. The idea for this 2 part article came about as a result of a...reactions2comments
What IfI still feel as though I am navigating the early stages of this diagnosis of myopic macular degeneration. It has “only” been...reactions1comment
Lessons Macular Degeneration Has Taught MeI recently came across a column called “Lessons Life Taught Me” by Regina Brett, and realized I have learned some lessons myself...reactions2comments
Everything Gets Better with TimeEverything gets better with time... It’s February 6, 2021 and we are still in the midst of a global pandemic; which for...reactionscomments
Increased COVID-19 Risks with AMDLittle did I know that my life was going to be turned upside down over the coming months this time last year...reactions5comments
Following Up with the Doctor on Vision ChangesMacular degeneration may be stealing my vision, but it can't have my joy! At the beginning of November, I started having some...reactions3comments
Snow Days with Myopic DegenerationLooking back on my growing up years (something I do a lot in now that I am retired), seeing the snow coming...reactionscomments
Fall Avoidance for Low Vision People (Part 1)Have you ever fallen due to a result of your less than perfect vision? I have, and later in this article I...reactions2comments
