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
Are Museums Taking the Visually Impaired into Consideration?Hi! I am home but my head is on vacation...and I don’t think you know me well enough to follow up on...reactionscomments
Fall Avoidance for People With Low Vision (Part 2)This is part 2 of the above-titled article. The idea for this 2 part article came about as a result of a...reactions2comments
A Resolution to Eat Healthy Can Help Your EyesAfter the Holidays many resolve to “go on a diet” and get healthier. Of course, that’s a great idea anytime, however, it...reactions2comments
Happy Disability Employment Awareness Month!October is Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and it’s time to celebrate, Friends! Cheers to those of us who work through our...reactionscomments
Is COVID-19 Making it Harder for You to Recognize Faces?Tomorrow will be the end of week 4 that I have been in lockdown due to the pandemic. It has been -...reactionscomments
Breaking Pandemic Habits for Healthier EyesLike one of our members recently posted, “it’s not cancer, and we’re not dead!" - harsh, but true. I try to remind myself...reactions7comments
Visually Impaired and Balance Challenged, What's Next?Remember a few years back when everybody was trying to predict how long you would live by having you stand on one...reactionscomments
The Dos and Don'ts of Light Therapy for SAD with Macular DegenerationS.A.D. stands for seasonal affective disorder which is a type of depression that some people are prone to in the fall and...reactionscomments
Managing Loneliness and Macular Degeneration One of the hard truths about battling macular degeneration is it oftentimes accompanied by loneliness. For many of us, craving human contact...reactions4comments
