Vitamins? Ok, Which Ones?...Nowadays, there is so much information in the macular degeneration world about vitamins. Sometimes it feels like a little too much information. Does anyone else feel me on this? Don’t...reactionscomments
Solving the Problem with Stem Cells?...I was going to go on to iPads and tablets. However I saw that topic was addressed recently so I will save my take on it for later. Instead, I...reactions7comments
Anxious About Those Eye Injections?...When I moved from the Northeastern part of the US to the Southeastern part, I had to decipher some of the words and phrases used here. One was “Better than...reactions18comments
One of our community members who has had to give up driving is looking for info and suggestions to help with this major life change. Can anyone help?...reactions1reply
The Truth About Therapy...The older I’m getting, the more importance I’m placing on my mental health. Seeing a therapist can sometimes feel like it carries a stigma with it, but that’s becoming a...reactions2comments
CCTV and Electronic Magnifiers...When last we met I told you I was going to discuss electronic magnification. Yippee! Toys! Being a VIP - that is a visually impaired person for those of you...reactionscomments
Cooking with a Visual Impairment...As a young girl, my signature dish was Oodles and Noodles. I would pride myself on having the perfect water to noodle ratio. So much so that my younger uncle...reactionscomments
My Beginning Journey...My name is Sue. I am 64 this month. My mother went legally blind at 83 from macular degeneration. Four years ago my eye Dr diagnosed me with this. I...reactions1comment
Diving Deep With Macular Degeneration...It’s easy to look up facts about macular degeneration and how this condition affects the lives of those living with it, but it's like taking a dip in the shallow...reactions5comments
What Should I Do?...I am almost 64 and about 1 1/2 years ago I realized that I had a blind spot in my left eye. I knew I had floaters, so I didn't...reactions3comments
Perspective...I just finished reading an article written by my MacularDegeneration.net team friend Cora Lyn Sears titled We Begin Again. She wrote about how she felt after receiving news that she...reactions4comments
What is Braille?...Braille is, very simply, a written language code that is felt rather than seen. Braille consists of a series of one through six raised dots, each of which represents a...reactionscomments
What have you shared about macular degeneration with your current or new employers?...When I was initially diagnosed with myopic macular degeneration, I had been at my current employer for many years and I was able to be open with them about my...reactions1reply
The AMD Lifestyle: Good Nutrition...I’m frequently asked, “What can I do to slow down the progression of AMD?” That’s an easy answer: live the AMD Lifestyle! OK, there’s not an easy answer, but there...reactionscomments
When My Contacts Aren’t Cooperating......Is it me, or does it seem like contacts are not only a life-changing savior but also kind of a pain in the rear? Don’t get me wrong, my contacts...reactionscomments
My Coping Strategy for Vision Loss...As I often do, I have been wandering around from topic to topic, "Tangents ‘r’ us." Now I guess it is time to get back to my story. My Zumba...reactions2comments
Eccentric Viewing...Hi! I should be working doing psychology stuff. I’m not. Call me irresponsible. I promised you eccentric viewing. I would rather make good on that promise now. “Eccentric” makes me...reactionscomments
Blind Fail!...In today's "storytime," I talk about my most embarrassing VIP moment. Believe it or not, it's actually happened to a lot of us who are visually impaired! Has it...reactions20comments
Genetic Testing Predicts Effectiveness of AREDS Supplements for AMD...Researchers have identified a genetic link that may increase the risk of developing Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). An easy-to-use genetic test can identify two specific genes, complement factor H (CFH)...reactions5comments
Have you prepared for the possibility of your macular degeneration advancing and then having low vision? If so, what have you considered?...reactions1reply
