Watch Me Work!...I began working when I was 15 years old, at a fast food Italian restaurant called Fazoli’s. At Fazoli’s I was a cashier and a service leader. As you can...reactions1comment
Our Accessibility Feature Toolbar...You may have noticed that we have an accessibility feature toolbar added onto our site. This feature allows community members to change the size, color, or contrast of the text...reactionscomments
Atomic Level Self-Destruction...Hello, there! How are ya? Last time I talked about the servants, retinal pigment epithelial cells, weakening and dying. This leads to the death of photoreceptors and our loss of...reactionscomments
What Is Glaucoma?...Glaucoma is an eye disease that damages your optic nerve. Glaucoma most often occurs when fluid builds up in the front part of your eye. That extra fluid increases the...reactionscomments
Advancing Age, Advancing AMD...When I was 58, I went to my optometrist thinking I needed a new prescription for glasses. He informed me I had a cataract and it would be a fairly...reactions10comments
You Don’t Have to Always Feel Held Back...Sometimes, it really can seem easy to feel held back by vision loss, but maybe it doesn’t have to. Today, I challenge you to find ‘the good’ in your diagnosis...reactions1comment
What is Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO) and Macular Edema Following RVO (MEfRVO)?...Arteries and veins transport blood through the body, including to the eyes. Each retina has one central artery and one central vein. Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO) happens when blood and...reactionscomments
What are Cataracts?...Cataracts are a common age-related eye condition that will affect more than half of people in the United States in their lifetime. This article will discuss what cataracts are, what...reactions3comments
Just Diagnosed...I’m an administrator of a Facebook group I created in May 2016 for those with macular degeneration. Most of the members have age-related macular degeneration (AMD), but there are some...reactions2comments
Inside the Eyes of a 34 Year Old Myop...At the ripe ol’ age of 5, I was administered my first, of many to come, pair of glasses. Life as I knew it was rather mundane. That was until...reactions2comments
What is Macular Edema?...When blood vessels in the macula become damaged and leak, it causes swelling. This is called macular edema. The retina is a light-sensing tissue located at the back of the...reactionscomments
Hi, I’m Andrea...Sometimes I think the powers that be put all of their power and energy into the beauty of my eyes and not their ability to function properly. My giant baby...reactions1comment
My Journey with Wet AMD...Life can change in an instant! While watching my grandson, I suddenly realized I couldn’t see out of my right eye: I could see light but nothing else. I called...reactions4comments
What is a Macular Hole?...A macular hole is a small break in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. The center of the retina is called the macula. It is...reactionscomments
The Importance of Staying Positive with AMD...I was asked how I stayed positive. Staying positive and using positive insight on a daily basis is important even on good days. When something happens to disrupt your normal...reactions6comments
Cora Lyn Sears...Cora was previously a health leader on MacularDegeneration.net. Cora Lyn is an active 72 year old mother of two and grandmother of one. She has wet but stable AMD in...
Creating Successful Systems in the Kitchen...When living with low vision, even the most mundane tasks like wiping countertops and reading food labels can be difficult. That's why it's so important to not only try to...reactions7comments
What is Diabetic Retinopathy?...Diabetic retinopathy is a condition that can occur in patients with diabetes. The most common cause of vision loss for people with diabetes, diabetic retinopathy is caused by damage to...reactionscomments
