Readers, Sunglasses and Blue Blockers...I went shopping at Costco the other day. In the middle of a pandemic! They had a special on 2 pairs of...reactions1comment
When To Visit Your Retinal Specialist...What should we consider when we’re having a “bad eye day”? For me, this is a good question because I definitely have...reactions1comment
Catalina Taco Salad...If you know me, you know I love a good salad. Sometimes, however, eating the same old salad over and over again...reactionscomments
Before the Fire and After the Flood (Part 2)...There is a saying that sometimes, after a devastating event, people are left with “nothing but the clothes on their backs”. After...reactions2comments
I Just Remember Mother's Fight...I am 71 years old. I was diagnosed with wet in one eye 3 years ago. After the first year, I was...reactions13comments
Injection Caused Blindness...I am grateful for all the stories that are shared on this website. I long to learn from others with similar experiences...reactions5comments
Progressing Wet AMD: Losing My Faith...Imagine my disappointment when I've been going for shots for 15 months now and my left eye was doing great and now...reactions2comments
It's Always Something...There comes a time when you really do start looking back. Back over the years, your beginnings, your growing up years, entering...reactionscomments
The Difficulty of Disclosing a Disability...Seven years later, and I still get nervous when answering the question: “Do you have a disability?” Seven years of experience, two...reactionscomments
Wearing Assistive Devices for Hearing and Vision Loss...I want Dumbo's ears! It is not because I want to fly away from the chaos and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic...reactions2comments
A Legally Blind Optimist...Being an optimistic sort, I often preach walking on the sunny side of the street, looking through rose-colored glasses, whichever metaphor you...reactions5comments
Kale Chips - Better Than A Salad...Kale is one of the most nutrient-dense foods available. I’ve tried to like it, numerous times, but I could only eat that...reactions2comments
Mental Health Impacts: Grief...It is no secret that a diagnosis of macular degeneration causes some really difficult feelings. How can it not? It isn’t always...reactionscomments
Macular Week Giveaway: Terms and Conditions...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Macular Week Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE...reactionscomments
Before the Fire and After the Flood (Part 1)...Our family used to have trouble remembering when things happened. For example, when did we all go away for that beach holiday...reactions2comments
May Have Wet Macular Degeneration in My Good Eye...I am going for my 9th shot on 1-22-2021, so I have been really paying attention to my vision in both eyes...reactions10comments
My Normal Life...At 40 years of age, I started having difficulty reading, so off I went to the optometrist. Her first concern was “things”...reactions6comments
Finding Support When You Live with a Visual Impairment...If you have a visual impairment like macular degeneration, your feelings may range from distress to loneliness to frustration. Plus, if your...reactions1comment
Celebrating Small Victories With Vision Loss...I used to pity myself for not being able to see well. Feeling sorry for myself came easily because I spent a...reactionscomments
Time, Patience, and Disappointment...Anyone who knows me will tell you I’m a patient person, but now I realize that it’s something I may need to...reactions6comments
