Does UV or Blue Light Cause Macular Degeneration?...We know that light is an important part of our health, and can be a danger to us as well. Ultraviolet (UV)...reactionscomments
An Hour of My Time: Clinical Trials and Me...One of the joys of retirement is that I get to pick and choose the meetings I attend. No more Monday “what...reactions1comment
Myopic Macular Degeneration...I was extremely nearsighted as a child - wore contacts for years. Finally had laser surgery to correct my vision. All along...reactions3comments
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Pasta Substitutes That Taste Great...I love pasta. Like, LOVE it. It’s just... Not really very eye healthy. Lately, I have found myself wanting a healthy, but...reactions1comment
Mediterranean Veggie Pesto Pasta Recipe...An easy meal that’s healthy and so delicious that it can be considered a comfort food too? Yes, please! This dish showcases...reactionscomments
Recognizing Visual Impairments in Others...I try to plan my outings to Walmart way in advance, knowing that only preparation and a well-crafted shopping list make these...reactions2comments
Good Night Moon...My husband and I have been married for thirty-six years this past June. We have been blessed with four children, a daughter...reactions1comment
You Don't See It, Now You Do...It was 2017 I just had a normal eye exam for maybe a prescription change. All was good and then a few...reactions11comments
An Unlikely Partnership: Gratitude and Macular Degeneration...Feeling grateful is tough following an AMD diagnosis. We’ve heard all the platitudes about seeing the glass half full and being grateful...reactions1comment
My Diagnosis Story...A year and a half ago I noticed a sudden change in my vision in my right eye. I went to my...reactions1comment
When the Holidays Lack Cheer...Not everyone’s Thanksgiving looks like a Norman Rockwell painting. And, everyone’s heart isn’t exactly filled with Christmas cheer either. This is something...reactionscomments
Looking for Recommendations...I've had dry AMD for 6 years and one eye is significantly more affected than the other...but thank goodness for the good...reactions3comments
Easy Sheet Pan Chicken with Peppers and Onion...Did you know that an orange pepper is the vegetable with the highest amount of zeaxanthin? Whereas lutein is abundant in the...reactions1comment
Walking Safely in Autumn...Recently on my walks I have encountered a lot of nuts. I hear them behind me sometimes, and I sort of see...reactions3comments
Solo Travel, Cross-Country Adventures, and Visual Impairments...I am home in Pennsylvania. It has been 12 days since I was delivered safely back to our local, regional airport. I...reactions1comment
Resilience and Burnout...Resilience and burnout. That was the topic of a session at a recent conference for those of us involved with the organization...reactions2comments
Inspiration Exists But It Has To Find You ...My day-to-day activities are not anything overly exciting. The retired life I live has its perks. With being retired, my days are...reactions10comments
A Layover in Charlotte, North Carolina...Greeting from the friendly skies... or maybe that is the slogan for a different airline. Be that as it may, I am...reactions1comment
The Magic of Drinking Tea...Tea kinda has a bad rap. I once heard it referred to as hot leaf juice, and my kids have said it...reactionscomments
