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...reactionscomments
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
What Hobbies Can People Living With Macular Degeneration Do?...That is such an easy question! In my Facebook group, I have members from all over the world, of all ages, and...reactionscomments
Black Blobs...My first attendance at an eye hospital for my failing eyesight, I was told I had dry in my left eye, but...reactions2comments
What is Pigment Epithelial Detachment?...Pigment epithelial detachment is a condition that happens when specific layers of cells behind your eye come apart, or get detached. This...reactionscomments
Low Vision Rehabilitation...An occupational therapist who is a certified low-vision specialist is trained to help you continue to manage your activities of daily living...reactions1comment
Don't Stop, Modify!...Our nephew and his wife were expecting their first child. We wanted to give a personal gift - a gift I made...reactions3comments
Low Vision Can Lead to Awkward Moments...This appointment day started just like any other. I no longer find myself overly nervous or anxious, just ready to be done...reactions1comment
Aging in Place...About 7 or 8 years ago, I knew it was time to begin searching for a place to call home where I...reactions5comments
What is Dry Eye?...Dry eye sounds exactly like it is: A condition where the eyes don’t produce enough tears to keep the surface of the...reactionscomments
