Articles

What happens when you get a new macular degeneration (AMD) diagnosis? Well, in a nutshell, it’s not going to be a good day! And that is an understatement! This is...

Recently, I went on a vacation with five incredible women and our children. It was so enjoyable and relaxing that it felt more like a retreat! During the day we...

I just got back from walking the dogs. A colleague texted me and said how she loves walking with her sister in the evening. My physical therapist who is helping...

Oftentimes, a diagnosis of macular degeneration can feel like a dead end. Depending on the type of macular degeneration we have, there may or may not seem to be much...

In the first installment of this article series, I discussed why I choose to take the supplement CoQ10 along with my other eye-healthy vitamins and nutrients. CoQ10, also known as...

I have multiple identities. I have shared in the past that I am: female, black, single mom, founder of Purple House Project PA,  Case Management Coordinator at Action Wellness, homeowner...

I have been called back to the clinical trial. I went for an abbreviated examination and my shot yesterday. I was a bit surprised to be called back so soon...

You woke up one morning and noticed your vision looked blurry and all of a sudden a blind spot shows up out of nowhere! You make an appointment with your...

Even after months of navigating life in the COVID-19 era, keeping up with new information and news can be overwhelming. Below are some of the latest developments surrounding COVID-19 for...

Since you have been visually impaired, have you ever wondered whether your nearest and dearest have been paying any attention AT ALL? I have to get up obscenely early tomorrow...

One of the newly recognized effects of stay at home orders during a pandemic is having to cancel, reschedule, and worryingly wait for pushed out doctor visits. For months, many...

For my baby shower I asked each guest to gift us with their favorite children’s book in lieu of a card. In hindsight that was an excellent idea because we...

Hello, it's me again. I'm going to write about what I know. I'm also going to write about what I don't know. The topic is AMD and our eyes.I'm a...

A few years ago, I started really diving in deep trying to figure out which supplements I needed to take for optimal eye health. You see, as of right now...

Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for Blue Light Glasses Giveaway. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. The...

About a year ago, my beautiful daughter started asking more questions about my macular degeneration. She was beginning to have symptoms in one eye which concerned her. And me, as well!...

I'll admit, I'm an amateur when it comes to researching age-related macular degeneration. But I think it is important for us, the patients, to get a little savvier on how...

In order to set myself up for success, I have had to accept that certain tools are needed. Therefore, throughout the years I have utilized several assistive devices at various...

There are so many unique journeys that make up the fabric of this community, and we want to better understand yours. Answer the questions below to tell us a little...

At some time in our lives, many of us are caregivers. For years I threw the dogs - whichever ones I had at the time - and a case full...