Dreary Visions in January...It takes me an entire month to get my grasp on saying goodbye to one year and hello to another.... By Andrea Junge4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Jessica Schwartzman...I hope to bring awareness to my disease and to showcase what life is like with low vision.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Asking for Help and Finding Advocacy...I recently went to Cracker Barrel and they had a large font menu; I was so happy.... By Christine Joy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 myself, and a lot of other people with... By Christine Joy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Bright Side...With that mentality, I like to think that even with this lousy vision and the awareness that it will never improve, I can prevail.... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Decision Day: Choosing Treatment for Geographic Atrophy...He said that after several months of using both medications with patients, he had seen no adverse effects.... By Sharon Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask the Advocates: Treatment, Management, and Lifestyle Changes With Macular Degeneration..."There’s not much treatment for dry AMD other than having 6-month check-ups with my retina specialist, taking eye vitamins, eating healthy, and managing... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Haircuts...The handling of the clipper and subsequent trimming were dutifully dealt with, and we celebrated saving $20 of barber bills every month.... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Visually Impaired and Balance Challenged, What's Next?...Theirs is a five-part program that involves developing awareness of your body in space, perfect posture, and strength.... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?...It also aims to expand opportunities for health leaders to raise awareness, share knowledge, and help others.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Everything Gets Better with Time...In the past, when I attempted to assist my son with virtual learning, it was frustrating for both him and me.... By Christine Joy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hope for a Dry AMD Treatment...This drug was used in either monthly or every-other-month injections into the eye. Yes, that’s right, injections for dry macular degeneration!... By Brown Eyed Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Anxiety of "What Ifs"...Anxiety - in the form of uneasiness, hyper-awareness, and autonomic arousal - can be good for you.... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Computer Glasses for AMD...Working on a piece of art just doubled this back and forth bob, frustrating at most.... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Following Up with the Doctor on Vision Changes...So, I called my opthamologist and got an appointment to see her partner before the Thanksgiving holiday as she was out for the rest of the month.... By Andrea Junge4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Driving With Geographic Atrophy...I hope to start treatment later this month to slow my progression. If successful, I may continue driving indefinitely. That is my hope.... By Sharon Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
Monet & Macular Degeneration...The famous Impressionist artist, Monet, had serious vision challenges, yet he created masterpieces from what he saw.... By Linda Hoopes2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Pegcetacoplan Side Effect Hunting...every other month.... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
The Joy of Taking New Risks...Few people diagnosed with MD see it as good news and most have unanswered questions about how the potential vision loss will affect their plans, both now... By Linda Hoopes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Reflections From the Waiting Room...It has been 6 months since I have been here, "here" being the retina specialist's office. It was time for a 6-month checkup.... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments