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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments