Rachel Seavey...Rachel was previously and advocate on MacularDegeneration.net. Rachel is a mother to a 13-year-old girl and step-mother to a 21-year-old young man...
Assistive Technology...The world of assistive technology for low vision has grown by leaps and bounds in the last few years. Do you have...reactions9replies
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Macular Degeneration...Whether you're living with macular degeneration, or know someone who is, here is a guide to the basics of macular degeneration. All...reactionscomments
Does UV or Blue Light Cause Macular Degeneration?...We know that light is an important part of our health, and can be a danger to us as well. Ultraviolet (UV)...reactionscomments
Connections: Losing My Vision AND My Hair?...Eyesight and hair. How could I be losing them both at the same time? I can handle losing my hair, but losing...reactions5comments
Helping a Loved One Who is Visually Impaired...When you're married to a legally blind man, much like Kenny Rogers suggests, you've gotta know when to hold 'em, know when...reactions1comment
Expect, Plan, and Prepare: Prepare to Be Surprised...Are we talking ‘good’ surprises or ‘bad’ surprises!? I choose to talk about good surprises! I don’t have AMD, but my dad...reactionscomments
The Mediterranean Diet and MD: Finding Healthier Food Options with Ease...One way to help provide optimal health to our eyes is through our diet. Adopting the Mediterranean diet is a great way...reactions2comments
Is it Safe to Have Cataract Surgery With Macular Degeneration?...When the lens of the eye gets clouded, it is called a cataract. A cataract blocks the ability of light to pass...reactions4comments
Why People With MD Don't Just Exercise to "Get Skinny"...Somewhere in my early years of diagnosis with MD, I remember my retina specialist saying to me, “Get as skinny as you...reactions3comments
What is Diabetic Macular Edema?...Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a complication of diabetes. It is a condition with fluid from leaky blood vessels collecting in the...reactionscomments
I’m Here. How Can I Help? 5 Ways to Be Supportive...There’s a lot of pressure and misunderstanding about mental health. Knowing what to say and do can be tricky. You can be...reactionscomments
CCTV/Digital Magnifier...Are you having difficulty reading your mail or recipes without magnification? Would you like to see your family photos again? A CCTV...reactions3comments
Expect, Plan, and Prepare: Plan for the Worst...Let’s define the worst: With age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and no other eye disorder, you could lose all or most of your...reactions16comments
Guided Meditation...Meditation has been shown to have multiple benefits on a person’s health, both physical and emotional. Regular meditation can help relieve pain...reactionscomments
Finding Emotional Support...In Animals?...Did you know that replacing an anxiety-filled activity with a calming activity literally changes the way your brain cells connect and respond...reactions3comments
What is Fuch's Dystrophy?...Fuch’s dystrophy is an eye disease that affects the cornea, the front surface of the eye. It occurs when a layer of...reactionscomments
Can I Keep My Children Safe From Macular Degeneration?...Studies show that macular degeneration is, in fact, hereditary in some instances. Though genetics is not the only precursor to the macular...reactionscomments
What is the Mediterranean Diet?...Fad diets come and go, making claims about weight loss. This one projects sustained long-term health benefits rather than emphasizing weight loss...reactionscomments