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The most common form of macular degeneration in young people, Stargardt disease typically begins in late childhood and continues to progress into adulthood. This rare, genetic disorder causes vision loss...

Are you struggling to see the alarm clock on your nightstand? Do you miss looking down at your watch and checking the time? Grab a talking clock or watch and...

Nowadays, there is so much information in the macular degeneration world about vitamins. Sometimes it feels like a little too much information. Does anyone else feel me on this? Don’t...

I was going to go on to iPads and tablets. However I saw that topic was addressed recently so I will save my take on it for later. Instead, I...

When I moved from the Northeastern part of the US to the Southeastern part, I had to decipher some of the words and phrases used here. One was “Better than...

The older I’m getting, the more importance I’m placing on my mental health. Seeing a therapist can sometimes feel like it carries a stigma with it, but that’s becoming a...

When last we met I told you I was going to discuss electronic magnification. Yippee! Toys! Being a VIP - that is a visually impaired person for those of you...

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...