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
My MD "Toys" - Apps for the Visually ImpairedI am Mac by religion. My brother-in-law used to tell me Apple was going to go the way of the dodo bird...reactionscomments
Stargardt Disease InheritanceThe most common form of macular degeneration in young people, Stargardt disease typically begins in late childhood and continues to progress into...reactions1comment
Talking Watches and ClocksAre you struggling to see the alarm clock on your nightstand? Do you miss looking down at your watch and checking the...reactions1comment
Vitamins? Ok, Which Ones?Nowadays, there is so much information in the macular degeneration world about vitamins. Sometimes it feels like a little too much information...reactionscomments
Solving the Problem with Stem Cells?I was going to go on to iPads and tablets. However I saw that topic was addressed recently so I will save...reactions7comments
Anxious About Those Eye Injections?When I moved from the Northeastern part of the US to the Southeastern part, I had to decipher some of the words...reactions13comments
The Truth About TherapyThe older I’m getting, the more importance I’m placing on my mental health. Seeing a therapist can sometimes feel like it carries...reactions2comments
CCTV and Electronic MagnifiersWhen last we met I told you I was going to discuss electronic magnification. Yippee! Toys! Being a VIP - that is...reactionscomments
Cooking with a Visual ImpairmentAs a young girl, my signature dish was Oodles and Noodles. I would pride myself on having the perfect water to noodle...reactionscomments
Diving Deep With Macular DegenerationIt’s easy to look up facts about macular degeneration and how this condition affects the lives of those living with it, but...reactions5comments
PerspectiveI just finished reading an article written by my MacularDegeneration.net team friend Cora Lyn Sears titled We Begin Again. She wrote about...reactions4comments
What is Braille?Braille is, very simply, a written language code that is felt rather than seen. Braille consists of a series of one through...reactionscomments
The AMD Lifestyle: Good NutritionI’m frequently asked, “What can I do to slow down the progression of AMD?” That’s an easy answer: live the AMD Lifestyle!...reactionscomments
When My Contacts Aren’t Cooperating...Is it me, or does it seem like contacts are not only a life-changing savior but also kind of a pain in...reactionscomments
My Coping Strategy for Vision LossAs I often do, I have been wandering around from topic to topic, "Tangents ‘r’ us." Now I guess it is time...reactions2comments
