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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
Beovu® Safety ConcernsBeovu (brolucizumab) is a drug that treats wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). It works by stopping leakage from weak blood vessels into...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
Seasonal Blues and AMDI am not usually the sensitive sort. Just the same, changing seasons get me down. I want to stay in bed forever...reactionscomments
Is It Possible to Live a Good Life with Vision Loss?“Don’t worry. Be happy.” Everybody sing or whistle along! Don’t you just hate the Pollyannas of the world? They can drive you...reactions1comment
Makeup and Macular Degeneration: Application Tips and TricksPreviously: Makeup & Macular Degeneration - Is It Safe? Makeup application can really be a struggle for someone who’s losing their vision...reactions21comments
