Before the Fire and After the Flood (Part 1)Our family used to have trouble remembering when things happened. For example, when did we all go away for that beach holiday together? Or what year did we have seafood...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Finding Support When You Live with a Visual ImpairmentIf you have a visual impairment like macular degeneration, your feelings may range from distress to loneliness to frustration. Plus, if your loved ones have difficulty understanding what you are...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Celebrating Small Victories With Vision LossI used to pity myself for not being able to see well. Feeling sorry for myself came easily because I spent a lot of time focusing on what was going...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Time, Patience, and DisappointmentAnyone who knows me will tell you I’m a patient person, but now I realize that it’s something I may need to work on. My injection appointment yesterday has shown...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Dialectical Behavioral TherapyMonday, they “rotor rooted” my right Achilles’ tendon. I had developed tendinosis, a severe form of tendinitis, and my Achilles had become “mooshy.” The doctor cleaned out the moosh with...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Anxiety, Irritation, and Macular DegenerationWith apologies to Mick Jagger, 'I can't get no irritation.' But I can! This week I had to have my Driver's License renewed. Last year when I looked at my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Flashes That May Not Go AwayIn the first part of this article series, I discussed my newest symptom of macular degeneration, flashing lights. Normally, this would be a reason for concern as flashing lights can...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Asian Inspired Brown Rice Noodles and Veggie Stir Fry BowlI recently came across the awesomeness of brown rice noodles while having a socially distanced dinner at a friend’s house. I’m a HUGE pasta fan... well... I love to eat...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
I See DifferentlyI am a person who lives with an invisible disability. Stargardt's is my official diagnosis and it impacts my retina. As a result, it is difficult for me to see things...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Macular Degeneration - Why Me?When I was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) at the age of 66, I was not too surprised. After all, my mom and my younger sister both had wet...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Chronic Dry Eye Treatment GoalsChronic dry eye, often simply called “dry eye,” is a disease of the surface of the eye that can happen when your eye does not make enough tears or there...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Glaucoma and Chronic Dry EyeChronic dry eye, or simply “dry eye,” is a disease of the surface of the eye that can happen when your eye does not make enough tears or there is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cataracts and Chronic Dry EyeChronic dry eye, or simply “dry eye,” is a disease of the surface of the eye that can happen when your eye does not make enough tears or there is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Difference Between Macular Degeneration and Macular PuckerMacular degeneration and macular pucker both impact the macula. However, they are 2 different conditions. The macula sits at the center of the retina, the light-sensing part of the eye...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Whole New World, A Whole New YearWe are in the final countdown of 2020. This year started off with promises and hope. 2020 was the start of something grand. Just hearing the sound of 2020, no...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Myths and Misconceptions of Chronic Dry EyeBeing diagnosed with chronic dry eye can bring about some uneasy feelings and questions about the disease. You may have already heard about chronic dry eye and have your own...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Medicines for Chronic Dry EyeChronic dry eye, often simply called “dry eye,” is a disease of the surface of the eye that can happen when your eye does not make enough tears or there...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pickled Honeydew And MoreHoneydew melon season must be starting as I found them finally reasonably priced the other day in my local grocery store. They’re one of my favourite fruits when I can...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
New Year, New VisionWow. 2020 was definitely a surprise to all of us, wasn’t it? I remember writing my new year article at this same time last year, having NO clue just how...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
That Moment You Realize Just How Much Your Vision Has Changed in a YearI had one of those moments recently where I realized just how much my vision has changed in one short year. For me, those kinds of moments are always a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
