Airplane Travel: A Trip to Colorado...I have been invited to Colorado. I am going. I am going alone. Well, not totally alone. My husband will take me...reactions1comment
How Can the National Federation of the Blind Help?...A while ago I wrote about Be My Eyes and how they were affiliating with several other organizations to hopefully make the...reactionscomments
Macular Degeneration Awareness Month 2022 Giveaway: Terms and Conditions...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Macular Degeneration Awareness Month 2022 Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE...reactionscomments
Money, Money, Money: Injection Costs...You have been diagnosed with “wet” AMD and told that for the rest of your life, you need regular injections to stop...reactions17comments
A Smart Watch for the Visually Impaired...Some of us complain that we can’t see the icons on our phone or make out exactly which is which on our...reactionscomments
Wearing Matching Clothes...I am sitting here waiting for my virtual yoga class. Since I always sit “like a lady," I can look straight ahead...reactions2comments
Why Are Visits to the Eye Doctor Important?...I recently wrote an article about a conversation I had with a group of my friends. It was surprising to me to...reactions1comment
Visor - Almost a Fixture...No matter what the weather, my visor is always ready to pick up with my bag when I leave the house. I...reactions2comments
Adapting to Changes in Vision ...How do you find yourself adapting to new changes in your vision? Are you someone who likes routine? How do you find...reactions10repliesCopingTips & Advice
Eyes as the Lamp of the Body...“The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light” (Matthew...reactionscomments
It's Dark in Here...I have distinct memories of meeting my mother-in-law over 37 years ago. In 2014, she passed away, but the memories of her...reactions2comments
Doctor, How Bad Is It Going To Get?...Hey Doctor so-and-so, “Am I going to go blind?" "Do I qualify for any clinical trials?" "What does my future hold?” These...reactions4comments
Change Is Hard...Shortly after being diagnosed with macular degeneration, the reality sets in that the way we have done things for years will have...reactions13comments
Building With Broken Pieces Is Like Living With a Visual Impairment...Kintsugi is the Japanese art of putting broken pottery pieces back together as a metaphor for embracing our imperfections. My son and...reactions1comment
Is Plant-Based Meat Good for Our Eyes?...Impossible Burgers? Beyond Meat? Plant-based meat? What is that? You’ve probably started noticing Impossible Burgers and Beyond Meat at fast food and...reactions1comment
Post-Injection Side Effects ...What are the primary side effects you experience after injection appointments? Any tips on how to manage them? Would love to hear...reactions18repliesEye InjectionSide EffectsSymptoms
The F.E.A.R. of Losing Your Sight...This F.E.A.R. acronym certainly applies to macular degeneration (MD), among many other things. F - False E - Evidence A - Appearing...reactions4comments
Digital Health vs. Digital Therapeutics...Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...reactionscomments
Eye Injection Side Effects: My Experience and What You Need to Know...What are the common side effects from eye injections? Ah, yes. Another adventure in age-related macular degeneration-induced legal blindness! Yesterday I went...reactions25comments
Can't post a reply to any forum topic. ...Dear MD Friends: Every time I try to reply to a discussion topic, I get an error message. I've logged in. What...reactions1replyTips & Advice
