Injections in the Time of COVID-19This afternoon I received the automated phone call reminder for my upcoming injection from my retinal specialist’s office. The only difference now...reactions4comments
Personal TransformationsCOVID-19 may be a blessing in disguise for those who used the time wisely for personal transformation. The same also holds true...reactions3comments
COVID-19 Updates, July 16: Updates on People at Risk, Testing, Reopening, and a VaccineEven after months of navigating life in the COVID-19 era, keeping up with new information and news can be overwhelming. Below are...reactionscomments
What is Diabetic Macular Edema?Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a complication of diabetes. It is a condition with fluid from leaky blood vessels collecting in the...reactionscomments
The Target and The Sweet SpotThe target and the sweet spot. A golfer would think those words meant the place you want the ball to go (the...reactions2comments
Adapting to Another New Normal: Macular Degeneration and CoronavirusI started my “new normal” life as a VIP about 50 months ago. I started my “new normal” life as a COVID-19...reactionscomments
Tips to Avoid Eye-StrainWith all the changes happening because of the global pandemic, many of us are finding ourselves using technology more and more. This...reactionscomments
Video CallsAs we navigate a holiday season confounded by a worsening global pandemic, it is once again time to make lemonade out of...reactionscomments
Caprese Pasta SaladSummer is coming and it is my most favorite season to cook! In my house, summer means an array of fresh fruits...reactions1comment
A New Pair of GlassesI went to a different optometrist recently as I needed new glasses. It had been far too long using my very old...reactions6comments
Mediterranean Chicken Salad SandwichThis protein and nutrient-packed Mediterranean chicken salad sandwich is a great option for anyone looking to spruce up their lunch menu! For...reactions1comment
Can Vision Improve After A Diagnosis?Having been diagnosed with macular degeneration in March of 2019, it has been two years plus of retinal specialist appointments. Simple eye...reactions1comment
People to Love and Dishes to WashI do not pretend to know a lot. Most days, Google is my go-to for information that I feel I need to...reactionscomments
TV Audio DescriptionI have written about audio description in the past. Audio description to the blind is roughly what closed caption is to the...reactionscomments
Taking Steps to Combat Stress - Part TwoLife in the 21st century reminds me of my favorite episode on the old Ed Sullivan show. The performer would place a...reactions4comments
Expanding Our Horizons With Chronic Health ConditionsLiving a good life with macular degeneration (or any other health challenge) can bring up some questions! Ask yourself: Is your life...reactions1comment
How Do I Know If I Have a Zinc Sensitivity?Zinc sensitivity is quite a topic in the macular degeneration world. For starters, it’s listed as an essential nutrient for the health...reactions1comment
Airplane Travel: A Trip to ColoradoI have been invited to Colorado. I am going. I am going alone. Well, not totally alone. My husband will take me...reactions1comment
Finding Small Joys on Trips to the Retinal SpecialistRecently I had my six-week check-up for my macular degeneration. Nothing out of the ordinary was going on. My vision felt pretty...reactions1comment
Public Transport Activism"Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month...reactionscomments
