Be Gentle With YourselfI’ve been a mom for 12 years and a teacher for 15. I have two young, very active sons and take care...reactions2comments
Worrying About Vision Loss Struggles During Thanksgiving VisitsIt’s that time of year again where many of us visit family and friends to celebrate the holidays. This is supposed to...reactionscomments
Baby Bonding and Vision LossWhen I had my baby boy four months ago, I didn’t really think about baby classes and how I may find them...reactions4comments
Feasting at Thanksgiving and Maintaining a Healthy Routine? Is it Possible?Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for all of our blessings. Many Americans celebrate this special holiday by gathering together with...reactions1comment
Travel Companies for Wanderlust VIPsI am in the vagabond mindset as of late. You know the “get me out of here...NOW” mood. I held off my...reactionscomments
Emotional Health Matters TooMany of us know that diet and exercise are important to the health of our eyes, as there is so much information...reactionscomments
New From Google Maps: Detailed Voice GuidanceIf you haven’t heard the awesome news, in honor of World Sight Day, Google Maps has added a new feature for those...reactionscomments
Don't Let Me WinRecently, my cousin and I went to Dave and Buster's to celebrate his birthday. To set the scene, there are a few...reactionscomments
Mountains Out of Molehills2016 was a bad year. My mother-in-law was hospitalized with dehydration. The same time she was in the hospital, my second eye...reactionscomments
Curbing That Halloween Sweet ToothFor many of us, Halloween is the beginning of a three and a half month goodie binge to celebrate all the fun...reactionscomments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical TrialsEach year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good...reactionscomments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment OptionWhen you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or...reactionscomments
Mindfulness: The Here and NowI just saw Linda’s piece on mindfulness. Cool. I am right in the middle of teaching the mindfulness module for DBT. Might...reactions1comment
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
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often: Adverse event: an...reactionscomments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial BasicsClinical trials make up a large proportion of the macular degeneration research that is currently ongoing. Clinical trials also provide support for...reactions1comment
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
The Waiting Game: Macular Degeneration ProgressionMy latest injection followed a wonderful walk around the harbor with my women’s walking group. It was a shortened walk as we...reactions6comments
