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
What, Me Exercise?I’m now 70 years old and quite a bit fitter than I was 5 years ago. I had a rewarding career for 40 years and retired at 65 with my... By Richard Hallberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Didn’t Someone Tell Me BEFORE It Was Too Late?Many people who are diagnosed with macular degeneration don’t know much, if anything, about it before getting that shocking news in the doctor’s office. And, once the news is delivered... By Andrea Junge5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
COVID-19: Tips To Reduce Your RiskWith all of the news circulating about the novel (new) coronavirus, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or anxious. This is especially true if you are immune-compromised due to... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19 Basics for Those at High-RiskFor those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about how the virus is transmitted, how it can... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding Reputable Clinical TrialsTomorrow I go in for the clinical trial- again. Remember my clinical trial is with APL-2. They are trying to reduce the speed at which I am going blind. My... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Tips for Making Electronic Devices More AccessibleIf you or someone you know has macular degeneration or other low vision issues, using electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets and computers may be a challenge. This article contains... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Keeping Busy With a Visual ImpairmentI work four days a week - Tuesday is my Monday. Starting one more work week got me thinking. What will I do when I cannot work? “Normal” people who... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Gene Therapy Research for AMDI’m writing this in October 2019 when 3 scientific articles were just published about how gene therapy research is giving hope to many people who have age-related macular degeneration (AMD). ... By Linda C Moore5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Talking About Visual Impairments With ChildrenThere is an incredible, inquisitive, and empathetic little boy who calls me mommy. Ever since he began to talk I have been transparent with him about my visual impairment and have discussed... By Christine Joy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Happy Leap Day! What Will You Do With Your Bonus Day?We are lucky enough to get an extra day this year and you know what that means? An extra 24 hours for great things to happen! First of all, I... By Andrea Junge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It's the Little Things We Can Still Do with Vision LossI’m a 71-year-old retired guy with dry AMD in the left eye and wet AMD in my right. I’ve had 60+ injections in the past 8 years. For now, anyway... By Richard Hallberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Macular Degeneration: A Vision AND Time ThiefI’m just going to come right out and say this because it’s a raw truth about something that I am finding so important lately. Macular degeneration threatens to steal away... By Andrea Junge5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Choose HappinessI’m normally a happy, optimistic person, but since I've begun moderating for the MacularDegeneration.net Facebook page, I’ve found myself spending more time thinking about my own journey with macular degeneration... By Cora Lyn Sears2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments