Starting Over: Questions for a New Retinal Specialist...My father's eye specialist abandoned him recently, and it was quite a trauma and upheaval for us. He is 96 and living...reactionscomments
Pain After Injection...For years I have had severe pain after injections. I was unable to open my eyes for hours because it hurt and...reactions4comments
Reflections on Vision Loss and Daily Life...Reflection. My thinking one day brought this particular word to the forefront of my mind. All of this was centered on what...reactions1comment
Starting The Journey...I am new to this scary world of wet macular degeneration. Yesterday I had my third shot and so far, I have...reactions2comments
How Does Air Pollution Impact AMD?...We all know that smoking is bad for our eyes. Smoking is listed as a risk factor for age-related macular degeneration in...reactions2comments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?...Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help...reactionscomments
Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day...Thursday, May 20, 2021, is the 10th annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). GAAD was started to help people, especially developers, be...reactions1comment
Summertime Eye Health...It’s hard to believe that summer is already here. Phew! Is it just me or does it seem like this last few...reactions3comments
Taking a Break for Healthier Eyes...You guys! I’m feeling really overwhelmed today. I’m not just talking about the everyday to-do’s like work and keeping up with the...reactionscomments
Running a Business With a Visual Impairment...I learned at an early age the importance of cultivating relationships. I have heard different versions of the quote: “you never know...reactions2comments
Vision Advocacy...I have decided people are not generally malicious. However, they are often clueless and can, at times, be pretty dumb. Granted I...reactions2comments
Static then Dynamic...Up until March, my dry AMD had not changed significantly since my diagnosis about 6 yrs ago. One eye is considerably less...reactions3comments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!...We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with macular...reactionscomments
Setbacks With Macular Degeneration: One Step Forward, One Step Back...The usual saying is two steps forward and one step back. However, this past week it was one forward and two back...reactions3comments
The Benefits of Sharing the Way 'Eye' See It...Recently I have written some highly personal articles. As one of my favorite pastors, Mike Todd, would say, writing these articles has...reactions2comments
Acknowledging My Diagnosis Anniversary...This month’s visit to the Retinal Specialist was its own kind of “special.” Having become almost used to this routine visit and...reactions1comment
I Painted a Picture Today...When that moment hits, I just have to go with it. I typically reach for a fresh, clean piece of paper or...reactions1comment
What Prevents People from Going to Therapy?...Over the last few years, I’ve become extremely passionate about the impact our feelings and emotions have on us due to our...reactions1comment
Charles Bonnet Syndrome and The Pandemic...This pandemic is getting to me. The other evening I was just hanging out bored and I noticed I could see my...reactions1comment
My Macular Degeneration Journey...When I was in my sixties, I was diagnosed with AMD in both eyes. I lived in West Palm Beach, Florida, and...reactions2comments
