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As a young girl, my signature dish was Oodles and Noodles. I would pride myself on having the perfect water to noodle ratio. So much so that my younger uncle...

It’s easy to look up facts about macular degeneration and how this condition affects the lives of those living with it, but it's like taking a dip in the shallow...

I just finished reading an article written by my MacularDegeneration.net team friend Cora Lyn Sears titled We Begin Again. She wrote about how she felt after receiving news that she...

Braille is, very simply, a written language code that is felt rather than seen. Braille consists of a series of one through six raised dots, each of which represents a...

I’m frequently asked, “What can I do to slow down the progression of AMD?” That’s an easy answer: live the AMD Lifestyle! OK, there’s not an easy answer, but there...

Is it me, or does it seem like contacts are not only a life-changing savior but also kind of a pain in the rear? Don’t get me wrong, my contacts...

As I often do, I have been wandering around from topic to topic, "Tangents ‘r’ us." Now I guess it is time to get back to my story. My Zumba...

Hi! I should be working doing psychology stuff. I’m not. Call me irresponsible. I promised you eccentric viewing. I would rather make good on that promise now. “Eccentric” makes me...

In today's "storytime," I talk about my most embarrassing VIP moment. Believe it or not, it's actually happened to a lot of us who are visually impaired!   Has it...

Researchers have identified a genetic link that may increase the risk of developing Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). An easy-to-use genetic test can identify two specific genes, complement factor H (CFH)...

In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members across various conditions on what it’s...

I often say, “Behind every strong woman is a tribe of strong woman cheering her on.” This is definitely my reality. I 100% believe that 90% of my success is due to the...

Dry eye sounds exactly like it is: A condition where the eyes don’t produce enough tears to keep the surface of the eyeball moist and protected from the environment. Tears...

From my own personal research and experience, I promised I'd share more about my visual hallucinations. So here we go, Charles Bonnet Syndrome or "seeing weird stuff." Charles Bonnet ("Bow"...

If your child or teenager has been diagnosed with Stargardt disease, you may be wondering how you can help them cope and adapt. You, your family, and especially your child...

I am a runner. Well, WAS a runner. Now, I’m more of a walker who wants to be a runner again. This is not an article about running or exercise...

I am a mommy, supervisor at a nonprofit organization, Founder of Purple House Project PA Inc. (PHPPA), Vice President of Moore 4 More, Moderator and Contributor to MacularDegeneration.net, daughter, cousin...

Whether you're living with macular degeneration, or know someone who is, here is a guide to the basics of macular degeneration. All macular degeneration is not the same, there is...

We know that light is an important part of our health, and can be a danger to us as well. Ultraviolet (UV) light has an important part in our body’s...

Eyesight and hair. How could I be losing them both at the same time? I can handle losing my hair, but losing my vision is unthinkable and can’t be fixed...