Vision AdvocacyI have decided people are not generally malicious. However, they are often clueless and can, at times, be pretty dumb. Granted I...reactions2comments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with macular...reactionscomments
Setbacks With Macular Degeneration: One Step Forward, One Step BackThe usual saying is two steps forward and one step back. However, this past week it was one forward and two back...reactions3comments
The Benefits of Sharing the Way 'Eye' See ItRecently I have written some highly personal articles. As one of my favorite pastors, Mike Todd, would say, writing these articles has...reactions2comments
Acknowledging My Diagnosis AnniversaryThis month’s visit to the Retinal Specialist was its own kind of “special.” Having become almost used to this routine visit and...reactions1comment
I Painted a Picture TodayWhen that moment hits, I just have to go with it. I typically reach for a fresh, clean piece of paper or...reactions1comment
What Prevents People from Going to Therapy?Over the last few years, I’ve become extremely passionate about the impact our feelings and emotions have on us due to our...reactions1comment
Charles Bonnet Syndrome and The PandemicThis pandemic is getting to me. The other evening I was just hanging out bored and I noticed I could see my...reactions1comment
You Don’t Have to Always Feel Held BackSometimes, it really can seem easy to feel held back by vision loss, but maybe it doesn’t have to. Today, I challenge...reactions1comment
Getting Around Isn't Easy With a Visual ImpairmentI have been waxing philosophical for a few pages now. Professional hazard. In my work I come upon all sorts of good...reactionscomments
Following Up with the Doctor on Vision ChangesMacular degeneration may be stealing my vision, but it can't have my joy! At the beginning of November, I started having some...reactions3comments
Don’t Let Low Vision Prevent You From Getting Out There To Vote!It’s an election year and the big day is quickly approaching. With so much going on in our world and country, this...reactions1comment
Macular Degeneration and Training the Other SensesFor those living with macular degeneration, changes in vision can be very stressful. One common worry is learning how to navigate in...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
Free Books and MagazinesI was speaking to someone yesterday about visual impairment. I made the comment “Well, at least we get free books!" We laughed...reactions1comment
Using Sound Awareness for Mobility with Vision LossIt seems I get a fair number of page ideas while I am walking the dogs. Today I heard a car and...reactions1comment
Simple Changes Can Make Living With MD EasierWhen your vision begins to deteriorate, there are some simple things you can do immediately to make life a little easier. As...reactions3comments
Who Should Know About My Visual Impairment?Hi! I just finished a chocolate whoopie pie with mint frosting. Yum! I am practicing what I preach. I am accumulating positives...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
