Ask the Health Leader: Our Best AdviceWe asked our Health Leaders what they wish someone had told them when they were first diagnosed. After looking back on their...reactions11comments
Haven't I Been Lucky?When I was diagnosed in 2019, the word "lucky" never entered my mind. I am sure my first thoughts were, “Why me”...reactions7comments
Tips for Starting an In-Person Support GroupAre you interested in starting a support group? Figuring out how to begin may feel daunting. It may take you outside of...reactions1comment
Dry Macular Degeneration is the Good Kind... Wrong!I am no stranger to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). When I was diagnosed 8 years ago, my mom and sister remarked how...reactions23comments
Colored PaperI was diagnosed with myopic macular degeneration (MMD) in 2019. That was the beginning of my new way of living. I began...reactionscomments
Is Macular Degeneration Holding You Back?Or is it something else? Before retirement, I never seemed to have enough time to do everything I wanted. There was always...reactionscomments
Learning Through the Tough StuffLiving with my wet AMD (age-related macular degeneration) has been a time of adjustment and acceptance. The shock of the diagnosis. The...reactions4comments
Monet & Macular DegenerationThe famous Impressionist artist, Monet, had serious vision challenges, yet he created masterpieces from what he saw. Following is an excerpt from...reactions5comments
Our Five SensesWhile our 5 senses work independently, they ultimately collaborate to help us understand and navigate the world. When some of your senses...reactionscomments
Ask the Health Leader: It's Not Always Easy to Ask for HelpWhether it's the support of loved ones or encouragement from online support groups like this one, asking for help is difficult for...reactions2comments
No Longer Stable – What’s Next?I was diagnosed with early dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) at age 66. It didn’t come as a big surprise since both...reactions31comments
Driving BlindMy good buddy Jodi took me to Wills Eye Hospital in Philly Tuesday. No worries. It was a good thing and, even...reactions2comments
Learning to See Through ArtMost evenings you will find me wrapped up in my latest art project. This is the highlight of my day, this time...reactions10comments
Audio Description of Live Theater PerformancesA free visit to a live theater production wasn’t on my radar, but it happened recently. Not only was it free, but...reactionscomments
It’s the Little Things in LifeOn January 26th, I had 2 surgical procedures on my foot. My podiatrist did everything possible to prepare me for post-procedure rehabilitation...reactions13comments
The Eyes Are the Windows to the SoulThe source of this quote is often attributed to Shakespeare, Da Vinci, the philosopher Cicero, or even the Bible. No matter what...reactions3comments
A Second Opinion on My Macular Degeneration"Why am I looking for another retinal specialist when I have a perfectly good one already?" I asked myself this question recently...reactions8comments
What Does Syfovre Mean for You?February 12, 2016, 7 years ago, I was diagnosed as legally blind. While the words were not these, to me, the sentiment...reactions9comments
Thought Distortions Make Macular Degeneration HarderThought distortions make macular degeneration harder. If you think at all, you have developed thought distortions. Some are minor annoyances while others...reactionscomments
Reading with AMD: Review of Victor Reader Stratus 4MIn previous articles, I’ve mentioned my friend who is not just legally blind, but almost completely blind. She has provided many tips...reactions8comments
