NLS Talking Books LibraryIf you're having difficulty reading text, but still want to enjoy your favorite stories, then audiobooks might be the solution! You don't need to pay for an expensive monthly subscription... By Samuel Seavey1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Letter to My Brother: Protect Your EyesDearest Brother, I know it bugs you when I tell you stuff related to Mom and Dad's medical history especially when I repeat myself, but I can’t help it sometimes!... By Linda C Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is Your Prescription Marked Medically Necessary with Insurance?Oh my GOSH, you guys! I finally got to go see my optometrist. Phew! My contacts ‘wore out’ months ago and have been irritating the heck out of my eyes... By Andrea Junge4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
2020: Not Only a Date - A Deadline! A Cure for AMD in Our Lifetime?As a caregiver advocate and Facebook group leader, I am frequently asked, “When will we have a cure?” There are individuals and organizations that are working on that. Some add... By Linda C Moore4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Finding Humor with a Visual ImpairmentHaving macular degeneration is serious. When you have it, it can rule your thoughts. It can rob you of your joy. It can cause you to become depressed. I try... By Linda C Moore4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Blue Light Eye ProtectionEver wonder what blue light blocking glasses look like? Andrea shares hers with us as well as a helpful hint for turning the blue light off of iPhone devices... By Andrea Junge1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Can Do Anything...With the Right AccommodationsDoes anyone else ever expect defeat before even trying? I know I have, and my default excuse has been my visual impairment. As mentioned in my previous articles, I struggled... By Christine Joy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Books That Talk to UsThe first ‘talking books’ were on LPs exclusively for those who were visually impaired. With the availability of the internet followed by cassettes and CDs, they became known as audiobooks... By Linda C Moore4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Being a MommyI often hear the phrase “there is no instruction manual on how to be a parent,” to which I agree 100 percent. Not to mention that for myself, I have... By Christine Joy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Prescription: A Dose of InspirationDealing with macular degeneration is not just about eating a healthy diet, wearing good sunglasses, and having regular eye exams. It’s also about keeping a positive and hopeful attitude. One... By Linda C Moore4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Who Should Know About My Visual Impairment?Hi! I just finished a chocolate whoopie pie with mint frosting. Yum! I am practicing what I preach. I am accumulating positives to buoy me up when times are rough... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
You Can Still Have Treats With Macular DegenerationSomeone I know with macular degeneration lamented recently, "Why doesn't chocolate cake fix anything especially my eyes?" She said that no one ever recommends chocolate cake. We never hear, "Take... By Linda C Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and AMD Related?Both age-related macular degeneration and dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, are associated with the aging process. Researchers have been increasingly wondering if these diseases may be related, as they have some... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Eye Injection Side Effects 101I am getting eye shots now...maybe. It is also possible I am in the sham group for the study because I am not feeling a thing and there have been... By Sue LaBar Yohey2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Awkward "Eye-counters"Have you ever experienced that awkward moment where someone waves, or attempts to get your attention and you completely miss it? For myself, and a lot of other people with... By Christine Joy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Back to School: Easing Anxieties for Parents and Kids With Vision LossMy cue that school is starting again soon is the sudden and always shocking ‘way too early’ explosion of school supplies on the shelves at the stores I frequent. It... By Andrea Junge6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Benefits of a Telematics System in your VehicleIf you’re anything like me, it can feel really difficult to drive anywhere that isn’t familiar. Familiar paths don’t generally require us to read signs as we often find ourselves... By Andrea Junge4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Speech, Text, and Other Visual Settings on the iPhoneHi! Back with the do-it-myself tour of the vision accessibility features of my new iPhone. As a refresher, here is how to access the accessibility settings in the iPhone: I... By Sue LaBar Yohey2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Asking for Help and Finding AdvocacyOften times, when I am hanging out with friends I try to be “normal,” but often I encounter those awkward moments where someone one or something reminds me that I... By Christine Joy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Waiting Game: Macular Degeneration ProgressionMy latest injection followed a wonderful walk around the harbor with my women’s walking group. It was a shortened walk as we had the pleasure of scones and coffee in... By Cora Lyn Sears2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments