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
FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat people with COVID-19. The drugs have been given... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Sighted Guide TechniqueI met a young lady with a visual impairment the other day. The comment was made she could see nothing in the dark. She had to hang on to her... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check out the interactive website The Genderbread Person. Have... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Have Wet AMD and Hoping for Something Other Than Injections?I am starting my fourth year working with those who have macular degeneration. In my Facebook group, one of the most common topics, when I started it in 2016, was... By Linda C Moore5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Lessons I've Learned: The Way Eye See ItWe are approaching the anniversary of when I began to conceptualize and create ‘The way eye see it.’ As you can imagine sharing my experience required a great deal of vulnerability... By Christine Joy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Storing Eye-Healthy Fruits and Veggies ProperlyMany of my articles are centered around eating healthy food in order to help preserve our vision. Eating healthy food is so important and can be so delicious, but I’m... By Andrea Junge8 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments