Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help You DecideMaking decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in...reactionscomments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactionscomments
Back to School: Easing Anxieties for Parents and Kids With Vision LossMy cue that school is starting again soon is the sudden and always shocking ‘way too early’ explosion of school supplies on...reactionscomments
The Benefits of a Telematics System in your VehicleIf you’re anything like me, it can feel really difficult to drive anywhere that isn’t familiar. Familiar paths don’t generally require us...reactionscomments
The Good Days Keep Me AfloatToday has been a good day. It is the first sunny, warm day in what seems to be months. In fact, I...reactionscomments
What is Retinitis Pigmentosa?Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is not one eye disorder, but rather a group of related eye disorders that cause progressive vision loss. It’s...reactionscomments
Finding Ways to Shop With Vision LossI have a love/hate relationship with shopping. I love looking at all of the beautiful displays. I love partaking in retail therapy...reactionscomments
Perseverance and Flexibility with Vision LossThis morning was yoga. The yogini took us through a series of poses that culminated in Bird of Paradise. One person -...reactionscomments
The Trouble in ExercisingLike many people, I decided to start a workout regimen at the beginning of the 2019. The goal was to commit to...reactionscomments
Hope and Coping Strategies for Vision LossHello! How are you doing? My HU MacularDegeneration.net email came earlier in the week. I was reading some of the back pages...reactionscomments
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
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
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
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
PerspectiveI just finished reading an article written by my MacularDegeneration.net team friend Cora Lyn Sears titled We Begin Again. She wrote about...reactions5comments
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
Macular Degeneration Anxieties: Isolation & MisunderstandingIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our...reactionscomments
How "Eye" Get it All DoneI am a mommy, supervisor at a nonprofit organization, Founder of Purple House Project PA Inc. (PHPPA), Vice President of Moore 4...reactionscomments
My "See"port SystemI often say, “Behind every strong woman is a tribe of strong woman cheering her on.” This is definitely my reality. I 100% believe...reactionscomments
Expect, Plan, and Prepare: Prepare to Be SurprisedAre we talking ‘good’ surprises or ‘bad’ surprises!? I choose to talk about good surprises! I don’t have AMD, but my dad...reactionscomments
