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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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!...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...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...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...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...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...reactions4comments
Have you prepared for the possibility of your macular degeneration advancing and then having low vision? If so, what have you considered?...reactions1reply
Macular Degeneration Anxieties: Isolation & Misunderstanding...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our...reactionscomments
My "See"port System...I often say, “Behind every strong woman is a tribe of strong woman cheering her on.” This is definitely my reality. I 100% believe...reactionscomments
How do you handle grooming?...I have a question that may seem silly. I was trimming my toenails (it’s getting harder to see them clearly from afar)...reactions10replies
What is Dry Eye?...Dry eye sounds exactly like it is: A condition where the eyes don’t produce enough tears to keep the surface of the...reactionscomments
