Audio Descriptions for the Visually ImpairedBeing left-handed and the subtle discrimination that brings (exactly whom are you calling sinister?!?!) can make me a little feisty. During my...reactionscomments
Bringing Things CloserSometimes things we do bring unexpected and great results. A member of my Facebook group said that her mother who has AMD...reactionscomments
How My Failing Eyes Almost Killed My Son's KittenDo you know how sometimes something happens in an instant that completely changes your life? Those 'freak' things that happen so quickly...reactionscomments
Dark Adaptation: What's That?A few pages ago I mentioned dark adaptation. I know just about all of you have experienced the “joy” of reduced dark...reactions2comments
Need An Extra Pair of Eyes?Are there times when you just cannot figure out what is in the can in your cupboard because you can't see what's...reactions2comments
It Is What It IsIt just might be time to subject you - ugh, let us say, allow you to experience - one of my stream...reactionscomments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in ReviewAs this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019...reactionscomments
I’m Sorry, Who Are You?When you got a diagnosis of macular degeneration (MD or AMD), were you told that if the disease progresses, you will not...reactions2comments
Smart Speaker Giveaway: Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for Smart Speaker Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR...reactionscomments
Happy, Healthy New Year! It's 2020!It’s hard to believe this year is already at its end. There’s an old saying about the days being long, but the...reactions2comments
My Long Ago New Year’s ResolutionAt the beginning of a new decade, I’m thinking back to the beginning of a new century. So many people make New Year’s...reactions1comment
A Fresh Start in the New Year with a New MindsetThere’s something really special about a fresh start to a new year. Everything feels a little more hopeful, even though all of...reactionscomments
Coping With Vision Loss During the HolidaysIn my blog, I talk about my new normal. Hopefully, every one of you experiencing vision loss has found a way to...reactions1comment
IrisVision Smart GogglesIn a previous article, I wrote about OrCam Smart Glasses, one of a type of head-worn assistive devices developed for VIPs (Visually...reactions2comments
How Cold Winter Temperatures Affect Our EyesWinter is on its way, friends, and I don’t know about you, but my eyes are already not ‘looking forward’ to it...reactions2comments
Christmas and Vision LossThree Christmas’s ago, I had no idea I had Stargardts and was losing my central vision. I have always loved Christmas, the...reactions2comments
Christmas is Coming! Make It a Season for All of the SensesWhen you get a diagnosis of macular degeneration - even if you currently do not have any vision impairment - the tendency...reactionscomments
Christmas is Here! VIPs, Make It Less StressfulSome of you will remember 2019 as the year you found out that you have macular degeneration. Some of you will remember...reactionscomments
Being a Mum with Progressive Vision LossSometimes, as a mum who is losing their eyesight to Stargardt's, I often wonder why me? Why do I have to have...reactionscomments
Creating Stress-Free Christmas Traditions With a Visual ImpairmentIt’s almost that time of year. Time to start making your Christmas list for the VIPs (visually impaired persons) in your life...reactionscomments