"How Can I Help?" ...Do you like when someone asks you this question? Do you find yourself not necessarily knowing what to ask for help with?...reactionsrepliesTips & Advice
The Best Way to Help Your Visually Impaired Loved One..."How can I help?" "Please let me know if you need anything." "What do you need from me?" These are all very...reactions6comments
The Silver Lining...When I was diagnosed with my MD (macular degeneration), Stargardt Disease, I was 22 years old. For work, I was serving and...reactions6comments
new glasses (again) or what?...Been getting shots for Macular Degeneration for years (now only the left eye). 2 doctors confirm that it appears to be stabilized...reactions4repliesProgressionWet AMDSymptoms
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
Wake Up Call Moments with MD ...Have you had "wake-up call" moments that showed you your limitations with macular degeneration? (For example: driving at night feeling uncomfortable, a...reactions4repliesAwarenessSymptomsTips & Advice
A Wake Up Call...I like to think I have a clear understanding of my dry macular degeneration and its impact on my life. I have intermediate...reactions12comments
Lesser-Known Impacts of AMD...How has your vision changed since you’ve had macular degeneration (AMD)? My vision has changed a great deal in the 9 years Since...reactions2comments
Ask the Advocates: Treatment, Management, and Lifestyle Changes With Macular Degeneration...Everyone's different, we all know that. Still, knowing what's out there can help us better understand our options when it comes to...reactions3comments
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
Advocating For Yourself ...Do you find it easy to advocate for yourself in public when faced with adversity? Have you run into a situation where...reactions2repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
“Go Nuts” Over the Holidays to Helps Your Vision...Until I read an article on Healthline.com/nutrition/9-healthy-nuts, I had no clue how healthy it was to eat 1 oz. Pistachios a day...reactions4repliesDiet & Nutrition
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
Practicing Advocacy on a Girls Night Out...It was a rainy Wednesday evening. Early enough that there was still daylight left, but late enough for happy hour! A new...reactions3comments
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
Holidays with Macular Degeneration...How do you feel around the holidays with macular degeneration? Do you feel that your family understands your condition? Are there usually...reactions6repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsCoping
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
