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
Can We Do More Than We Think With Macular Degeneration?“That sounds great but I can’t.” “I can’t do that now, but have fun.” Every once in a while, ideas start to turn in my head and - like turning... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Good Days Keep Me AfloatToday has been a good day. It is the first sunny, warm day in what seems to be months. In fact, I daresay it IS the first sunny, warm day... By Sue LaBar Yohey2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Beware of Miracle Cures for Macular Degeneration“My aunt’s second cousin twice removed used the root of a tree that only grows in Africa, and it cured her AMD!” AMD is a disease with no ‘good’ treatments... By Linda C Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Taking Control of My Dry AMDThings are a little crazy right now and I am sort of going around in circles. I want part of my circling to bring me around to writing again about... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Science of Sugar and Macular DegenerationThis is the moment you’ve all been waiting for! In the first two articles in this series, I focused on educating you all a little bit about what sugars are... By Andrea Junge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
When Life Gives You Vision Loss, Make LemonadeI’m sure you’ve heard the expression, “Turn lemons into lemonade” which is used to encourage people to take difficulties and find something good in them. I’m here to add to... By Linda C Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What is Retinitis Pigmentosa?Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is not one eye disorder, but rather a group of related eye disorders that cause progressive vision loss. It’s an inherited disorder stemming from a mutation in... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Getting Around Isn't Easy With a Visual ImpairmentI have been waxing philosophical for a few pages now. Professional hazard. In my work I come upon all sorts of good ideas I want to share. However, now I... By Sue LaBar Yohey2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What If I Don't Like My Doctor?Before I start, I have to be honest about something. I have been thinking about writing this article for some time and seriously contemplated not writing it at all. I... By Andrea Junge6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding Ways to Shop With Vision LossI have a love/hate relationship with shopping. I love looking at all of the beautiful displays. I love partaking in retail therapy with my friends, and I love being a... By Christine Joy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Perseverance and Flexibility with Vision LossThis morning was yoga. The yogini took us through a series of poses that culminated in Bird of Paradise. One person - another yogini - got the full pose. Another... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Where Do I Start? How to Share Your Macular Degeneration Story"I want to share my story but don't know how to start." If this sounds like you, you're not alone. Getting started can be the hardest part. Especially if this... By Courtney Getty2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Are Flashes and Floaters?As we age, our eyes go through many changes. Many of these changes can impact our vision. Patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) may be especially aware of vision changes... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Trouble in ExercisingLike many people, I decided to start a workout regimen at the beginning of the 2019. The goal was to commit to going to the gym three days a week... By Christine Joy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
One Godwink at a TimeIt’s been one of those difficult weeks for me, friends. One of those busy weeks filled with more to do than there is time in the day. On top of... By Andrea Junge4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Hope and Coping Strategies for Vision LossHello! How are you doing? My HU MacularDegeneration.net email came earlier in the week. I was reading some of the back pages that were published. One I read was by... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments