Similar Experiences, Different Perspectives...On February 10, 2020 I had the privilege of sharing my journey living with a visual impairment with a group of incredible...reactionscomments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth Experiences...As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...reactionscomments
One Godwink at a Time...It’s been one of those difficult weeks for me, friends. One of those busy weeks filled with more to do than there...reactions3comments
Looking Back, So You Don’t Have To...There are things that happened and there are things I wish had happened. There are things I’m sorry that happened and things...reactions2comments
Privacy Concerns When Going Virtual...Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show...reactionscomments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in Review...As this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019...reactionscomments
Dry Worse Than Wet...I have had dry AMD for a few years now and earlier this year my right eye changed to wet. I have...reactions5comments
Does Macular Degeneration Have to Be So Scary?...Spooky season has arrived! October has always been my favorite month of the year. The cooler weather! The sound of rustling leaves!...reactions1comment
Our Five Senses...While our 5 senses work independently, they ultimately collaborate to help us understand and navigate the world. When some of your senses...reactionscomments
My New Normal...I am almost eighty and have wet MD for the last 20 yrs. I received injections every month for 2 years. I...reactions1comment
Ask the Health Leader: It's Not Always Easy to Ask for Help...Whether it's the support of loved ones or encouragement from online support groups like this one, asking for help is difficult for...reactions2comments
Richard Eyes: Diagnosed with Dry MD...I was told that I have both eyes with dry macular degeneration. They are both in the center although it doesn't affect...reactions5comments
My Vision Story...My eye doctor informed me on Tuesday of last week that he sees a hole in my left eye and that I...reactions2comments
It Just Got Worse...I had suffered from cataracts for several years and suffered from decreasing vision. I finally had both cataracts removed. Not hold the...reactions3comments
10-Year Challenge...The 10-year challenge is the latest social media craze, and in honor of this particular challenge, I have decided to reflect on...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: What's on Your Bucket List?...Sometimes we need things to look forward to. In this "Ask the Advocate," we take time to learn about a few of...reactionscomments
Daily Challenges of AMD...Myopic macular degeneration (MMD) has a sneaky way of making its presence known. My initial indication was one day, about 3 years...reactions3comments
Confessions of a Macular Degeneration Diagnosis: Finding Gratitude...I don’t know about you, but my blindness plays a part in every single feeling I have, in every small and large...reactionscomments
Coping Best I Can...One Sunday morning 5 years ago, sitting at my dressing table, preparing to out for the day I closed my right eye...reactions1comment
Learning to See Through Art...Most evenings you will find me wrapped up in my latest art project. This is the highlight of my day, this time...reactions10comments
