Amsler Grids: A Layperson’s Guide to Monitoring Macular DegenerationIt goes without saying that regular visits to your eye doc are essential to maintaining your vision and protecting it from the...reactions7comments
Racial and Ethnic Differences in Macular Degeneration: Asian AmericansMacular degeneration is currently the leading cause of vision loss in America. It affects more than 10 million people – more than...reactionscomments
The Hidden Thoughts of Vision LossBack in 2017, Dan Roberts made up this sweet, little list he named “Hidden Thoughts of the Visually Impaired.” He put these...reactions1comment
Valentine’s Day is Coming: Dating with Vision ImpairmentValentine’s Day is right around the corner and for some, that means meeting new people and going on dates. That can definitely...reactionscomments
What I See: What Does Macular Degeneration Look Like?It's easy to research and read about common symptoms of macular degeneration (AMD), but it's much more difficult to comprehend what it's...reactions11comments
Looking Back, So You Don’t Have ToThere are things that happened and there are things I wish had happened. There are things I’m sorry that happened and things...reactions2comments
What's the Difference Between MacularDegeneration.net's Facebook Page and Website?Last month, I was chatting with my mom and her heart was heavy for a new friend who is having some pretty...reactionscomments
Macular Degeneration Awareness Month 2020!February is Macular Degeneration and Low Vision Awareness Month where, for an entire month, we intentionally focus on educating others and increasing...reactionscomments
How I Help Others By Helping MyselfA while ago the staff at Health Union posed a question: Why did you become an advocate? I was honest. I told...reactionscomments
Racial and Ethnic Differences in Macular Degeneration: Hispanic or LatinosMacular degeneration is currently the leading cause of vision loss in America. It affects more than 10 million people – more than...reactionscomments
Makeup and Macular Degeneration: Is It Safe?Most of us with macular degeneration want nothing more than to protect our eyes at all costs. But, do we have to...reactions1comment
My Attempt to Use a Screen Reader for Google DocsThe job of a screen reader is just that: to read what is on the screen you are looking at which is...reactionscomments
You Are Not AloneSo there I was 62 years old, fat, dumb, and happy and getting close enough to retirement to sniff it. Eight years...reactionscomments
One Day at a Time: Learning Not To WorryWhew! What a week it has been. Over the weekend a family member died. Suddenly my schedule for the coming week was...reactionscomments
The Case of the Shrinking VitreousI’ve been working with people who have macular degeneration since my long-time friend Sue became legally blind in February 2016 from advanced...reactionscomments
Let’s Watch TV!Being a VIP (Visually Impaired Person) doesn’t mean you have to quit enjoying television, movies, plays, and tours. Of course, one thing...reactions4comments
10 Ways You Can Take Care of Your Emotional Health Throughout the DayIt’s no secret that those of us living with macular degeneration also sometimes struggle with our emotional health. Worry, anxiety, depression, sadness...reactions1comment
Kitchen LightsOne of the most important aspects of macular degeneration is the need for good lighting. Here's a quick lighting tip to help...reactionscomments
Dark Mode and Night Shift on the iPhone and iPadMany of us in the macular degeneration community already use Night Shift on our smartphones. The one where the screen can be...reactions1comment
You’re Not Dying and You Don’t Have Cancer. Why Are You So Sad?Those of us on the MacularDegeneration.net team were recently given a wonderful opportunity to travel for a conference. Our keynote speaker was...reactions6comments
