Is Your Prescription Marked Medically Necessary with Insurance?...Oh my GOSH, you guys! I finally got to go see my optometrist. Phew! My contacts ‘wore out’ months ago and have...reactions2comments
Finding Humor with a Visual Impairment...Having macular degeneration is serious. When you have it, it can rule your thoughts. It can rob you of your joy. It...reactionscomments
I Can Do Anything...With the Right Accommodations...Does anyone else ever expect defeat before even trying? I know I have, and my default excuse has been my visual impairment...reactionscomments
What If I Don't Like My Doctor?...Before I start, I have to be honest about something. I have been thinking about writing this article for some time and...reactionscomments
Being a Mommy...I often hear the phrase “there is no instruction manual on how to be a parent,” to which I agree 100 percent...reactions2comments
Prescription: A Dose of Inspiration...Dealing with macular degeneration is not just about eating a healthy diet, wearing good sunglasses, and having regular eye exams. It’s also...reactionscomments
You Can Still Have Treats With Macular Degeneration...Someone I know with macular degeneration lamented recently, "Why doesn't chocolate cake fix anything especially my eyes?" She said that no one...reactionscomments
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Participating in a Clinical Trial...Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial Participation...Every clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria)...reactionscomments
Why Wasn't I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?...In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing...reactionscomments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help You Decide...Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in...reactionscomments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical Trials...When many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactionscomments
Back to School: Easing Anxieties for Parents and Kids With Vision Loss...My cue that school is starting again soon is the sudden and always shocking ‘way too early’ explosion of school supplies on...reactionscomments
The Benefits of a Telematics System in your Vehicle...If you’re anything like me, it can feel really difficult to drive anywhere that isn’t familiar. Familiar paths don’t generally require us...reactionscomments
My Blue Eyes and Dry AMD...Hello, I am a 64-year-old woman with bilateral dry AMD, diagnosed when I was 58 years of age. My first clue that...reactions3comments
The Good Days Keep Me Afloat...Today has been a good day. It is the first sunny, warm day in what seems to be months. In fact, I...reactionscomments
Husband...My husband started with glaucoma, he did a cataract removal, had a canal operation to drain excessive watering. He is receiving eye...reactions2comments
What is Retinitis Pigmentosa?...Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is not one eye disorder, but rather a group of related eye disorders that cause progressive vision loss. It’s...reactionscomments
Finding Ways to Shop With Vision Loss...I have a love/hate relationship with shopping. I love looking at all of the beautiful displays. I love partaking in retail therapy...reactionscomments
Perseverance and Flexibility with Vision Loss...This morning was yoga. The yogini took us through a series of poses that culminated in Bird of Paradise. One person -...reactionscomments
