The Betadine Conversation and My Injection ProtocolLately, I’ve been seeing numerous negative comments about the injections for the choroidal neovascularization (wet) type of macular degeneration. Many of our wonderful community members find the after-effects almost worse... By Cora Lyn Sears3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments69 comments
Tips for Clearly Communicating With Visually Impaired Loved OnesI’m going to go out on a limb here and say that we, as humans, often don’t know how to communicate with others. We aren’t always great at having the... By Andrea Junge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
You Can Invest in Age-Related Macular Degeneration?All my life I had to grind and hustle. I had to work like Kobe so I could shine like Russell. …. Money, I got money With apologies to Leikeli47... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Creating a Sensory GardenDo you know we have 5 senses? Of course, you do! When one of them is jeopardized, we focus so much on what’s missing than what we have left. I... By Linda C Moore4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Together From a Distance...I hope this finds all of you safe and not too scared due to current events My mood varies based on how much news I watch. I promise you, I... By Richard Hallberg2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 with COVID-19 on everyone’s mind is they added... By Cora Lyn Sears2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration a Direct Result of Aging?As we age, our body goes through various changes. These changes are normal and result from a number of factors. Exposure to external stressors, free radicals, and genetic damage—to name... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Is Loneliness a Problem Among the Aging and Visually Impaired?One of the problems with transportation is I have to have everything scheduled the day before. If my schedule changes - like today - I am at the office for... By Sue LaBar Yohey2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Have Dry AMD and Wonder When There Will Be a Treatment?In my article 'Have Wet AMD and Hoping for Something Other Than Injections?' I talk about how I’m entering my fourth year working with those who have macular degeneration (most... By Linda C Moore5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Unfinished Quilt2019 was an especially difficult year for me. It was just one of those years that seemed like the universe was determined to put a picture of me in the... By Andrea Junge7 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Smart Homes for Low VisionRecently I saw a YouTube video of a blind cook who was quite amazing. But what really caught my eye was when she placed a pot in the sink and... By Cora Lyn Sears2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Help! I Need Tech Support During These Uncertain TimesIn real-time, this is the third day of our self-quarantine. I am going insane. I am not really afraid of the virus. It is the technology that is giving me... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Becoming a Techie During COVID-19As I write this, we await the storm. The Coronavirus - COVID-19 - is on its way to our area. We closed the physical office yesterday. Very strange to be... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Help, I Can’t See the Dust!The other morning when I opened the east-facing blinds to let the glorious spring sunshine stream in, I was struck by the amount of dust that I’m sure had not... By Cora Lyn Sears3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with you soon.Exhaustion, tiredness, weariness... fatigue. We know chronic... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Have Somebody Do Your Grocery Shopping for You!Are you someone who could use some extra assistance with grocery shopping? Whether you’re just busy or have medical reasons for needing a little extra help in this department, there... By Andrea Junge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
AMD and Your FamilyWhat is the impact on family and loved ones when they learn you have age-related macular degeneration (AMD)? That day I found out I had AMD was 8 years ago... By Richard Hallberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Exploring More of My BackyardHow well do you know your hometown? When was the last time you explored your own, proverbial backyard? Probably the worst thing about vision loss is it has really “shortened... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Have Vision Loss? "One to Beam Up!"I am a big Star Trek fan, I’ll admit it. 'Star Trek: Next Generation' is one of my favorites. If you are not familiar with the series, Lieutenant Commander Geordi... By Linda C Moore5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It's MacularDegeneration.net's 1st Birthday!It has been one year since the MacularDegeneration.net community first launched, and we could not be prouder of the support, trust, and community that you all have built here over... By Courtney Getty3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments