Mindfulness: Wet or Dry, We Need R.A.I.N in Our Forecast...Springtime in Indiana is usually pretty soggy and this spring was no exception. The last thing I thought I needed was more...reactions7comments
Wet MD Diagnosis & Treatment Update...I finally had my 6-week follow-up appointment. My retina specialist wanted me to see another doctor as I was still having the...reactions2comments
Model of Change...It is Sunday morning of Thanksgiving “vacation”. I go back to work Tuesday. I have been a lazy, old slug these past...reactionscomments
Pre-Shot Procedure...Most of my issues have been with the pre-shot prep. I have been scratched a number of times when the techs check...reactionscomments
How To Balance Eating for Wellness and the Holidays...I know, I know… leftover Halloween treats don't exactly scream healthy. Mostly, they’re screaming, ‘Eat me, I’m delicious!’ I don’t know about...reactions1comment
What Is the Social Health Network Community?...Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
My Story and My Way Forward - Stay Positive and Help Others, Too...I'm 65 yrs of age and live near Mansfield in England. I was diagnosed about 6 months ago after having had a...reactions5comments
My New Glasses...My new glasses came in the mail a couple of months ago, but I wanted to give them a real trial period...reactions3comments
Changes...The year I was diagnosed with myopic macular degeneration was 2019. Through a routine eye exam, this journey started. After carefully examining...reactionscomments
Community Views: Macular Degeneration Progression...One of the hardest aspects of macular degeneration to manage is when the condition progresses. Changes and adjustments to everyday tasks need...reactions2comments
Take a Break... From Macular Degeneration...Once diagnosed with macular degeneration (MD), it’s normal, even wise, to seek additional information about your condition. The only hazard is becoming...reactionscomments
Organizing Grief With Visualization...In a recent article I wrote called Macular Degeneration Isn’t My Only Hardship I explained how life can be really brutal sometimes...reactionscomments
Paying It Forward and AMD...To me, “paying it forward” means, to do a good deed for someone else. It’s a random act of kindness thing. To...reactions1comment
Eggnog, Frustration and Perseverance...Our minds are amazing things, the way they can go from one direction to another, then another, and sometimes too many directions...reactionscomments
It's MacularDegeneration.net's 1st Birthday!...It has been one year since the MacularDegeneration.net community first launched, and we could not be prouder of the support, trust, and...reactions1comment
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?...It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But...reactionscomments
Fall Eye Care Tips...The change in fall weather in many parts of the United States is predictably unpredictable. One day, we may be wearing jeans...reactionscomments
What's the Difference Between MacularDegeneration.net's Facebook Page and Website?...Last month, I was chatting with my mom and her heart was heavy for a new friend who is having some pretty...reactionscomments
My Macular Degeneration Parachutes...Each one of us here at MacularDegeneration.net has experienced hardships in life. If you haven’t yet I’m sorry to be the one...reactions2comments
Whose Business Is It?...I am always torn about when the “right” time to disclose my visual impairment is. Should I do it during my initial...reactions1comment
