Exploring More of My BackyardHow well do you know your hometown? When was the last time you explored your own, proverbial backyard? Probably the worst thing...reactionscomments
Have Vision Loss? "One to Beam Up!"I am a big Star Trek fan, I’ll admit it. 'Star Trek: Next Generation' is one of my favorites. If you are...reactionscomments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check...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
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
Lessons I've Learned: The Way Eye See ItWe are approaching the anniversary of when I began to conceptualize and create ‘The way eye see it.’ As you can imagine sharing...reactions2comments
Why Didn’t Someone Tell Me BEFORE It Was Too Late?Many people who are diagnosed with macular degeneration don’t know much, if anything, about it before getting that shocking news in the...reactions1comment
Storing Eye-Healthy Fruits and Veggies ProperlyMany of my articles are centered around eating healthy food in order to help preserve our vision. Eating healthy food is so...reactions1comment
What, Me Exercise?I’m now 70 years old and quite a bit fitter than I was 5 years ago. I had a rewarding career for...reactionscomments
Help! I'm Overwhelmed With Information!If you’ve read any of my previous articles, you know that I am a firm believer in overall health being a major...reactionscomments
Keeping Busy With a Visual ImpairmentI work four days a week - Tuesday is my Monday. Starting one more work week got me thinking. What will I...reactions1comment
Talking About Visual Impairments With ChildrenThere is an incredible, inquisitive, and empathetic little boy who calls me mommy. Ever since he began to talk I have been transparent...reactions1comment
Happy Leap Day! What Will You Do With Your Bonus Day?We are lucky enough to get an extra day this year and you know what that means? An extra 24 hours for...reactionscomments
Macular Degeneration: A Vision AND Time ThiefI’m just going to come right out and say this because it’s a raw truth about something that I am finding so...reactions2comments
Choose HappinessI’m normally a happy, optimistic person, but since I've begun moderating for the MacularDegeneration.net Facebook page, I’ve found myself spending more time...reactions2comments
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
Seasonal Blues and AMDI am not usually the sensitive sort. Just the same, changing seasons get me down. I want to stay in bed forever...reactionscomments
Is It Possible to Live a Good Life with Vision Loss?“Don’t worry. Be happy.” Everybody sing or whistle along! Don’t you just hate the Pollyannas of the world? They can drive you...reactions1comment
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
Atomic Level Self-DestructionHello, there! How are ya? Last time I talked about the servants, retinal pigment epithelial cells, weakening and dying. This leads to...reactionscomments