Fluoride and Degenerative Eye Diseases...Can fluoride be bad for your eyes? Fluoride is good for your teeth; it helps prevent cavities. That’s what we’ve been told...reactionscomments
Mindfulness: The Here and Now...I just saw Linda’s piece on mindfulness. Cool. I am right in the middle of teaching the mindfulness module for DBT. Might...reactions1comment
Reducing the Cost of Vitamins and a Healthy Lifestyle...In the first article of this series, I explained how expensive buying fruits, vegetables, and vitamins can be. I also discussed the...reactions3comments
What are some helpful items to have around the house for low vision?...I've started adding kitchen tools with large print like measuring cups and spoons, and my keyboard has letters that light up, but...reactions18replies
When Your Eye Vitamins Make Your Stomach Hurt...When I first found out I had myopic macular degeneration in 2007, there wasn’t much information out there about the vitamins and...reactions8comments
NLS Talking Books Library...If you're having difficulty reading text, but still want to enjoy your favorite stories, then audiobooks might be the solution! You don't...reactionscomments
Jennifer Roman...Jennifer was previously an advocate for MacularDegeneration.net. Jennifer is a scientist, a mom of two teenagers and wife to an Englishman. She...
Letter to My Brother: Protect Your Eyes...Dearest Brother, I know it bugs you when I tell you stuff related to Mom and Dad's medical history especially when I...reactionscomments
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
Blue Light Eye Protection...Ever wonder what the pages of an e-reader or other device look like with blue light blocking glasses on? Andrea shares hers...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
Books That Talk to Us...The first ‘talking books’ were on LPs exclusively for those who were visually impaired. With the availability of the internet followed by...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
Who Should Know About My Visual Impairment?...Hi! I just finished a chocolate whoopie pie with mint frosting. Yum! I am practicing what I preach. I am accumulating positives...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
Are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and AMD Related?...Both age-related macular degeneration and dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, are associated with the aging process. Researchers have been increasingly wondering if these...reactions1comment
Eye Injection Side Effects 101...I am getting eye shots now...maybe. It is also possible I am in the sham group for the study because I am...reactionscomments
Awkward "Eye-counters"...Have you ever experienced that awkward moment where someone waves, or attempts to get your attention and you completely miss it? For...reactions1comment
