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...reactionscomments
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!”...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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 -...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
More Light, PleaseThere are days when this macular degeneration is so frustrating. I can still see to drive or read, but why can’t there...reactions1comment
CD11b + Monocytes and Anti-VEGF Injections in Wet AMD and PCVAnti-vascular endothelial growth factor (Anti-VEGF) eye injection drugs are the most common and effective treatments for the wet form of age-related macular...reactionscomments
Whose Business Is It?I am always torn about when the “right” time to disclose my visual impairment is. Should I do it during my initial...reactions1comment
Chafee AmendmentBefore I asked you to remind me to talk about the Chafee Amendment. Never mind. I remembered myself. If that ain’t a...reactionscomments
The Beginning of My Clinical TrialHi. I want to switch gears again and go back to talking about the clinical trial I am in. I was terrified...reactionscomments
