recent diagnosis – My Macular Degeneration Journey/Journal

My Macular Degeneration Journey/Journal

From Diagnosis to Decision – June 2023 Since Sue has not written any new journal pages for some time, the site has been archived until we can decide if the work necessary to make sure all information is accurate and up-to-date can be made. In the meantime, you'll get some pages 'not found' or 'private' until that decision has been made. The emphasis for several years has been on the Facebook group.

News: Sept. 1-2, 2016

Coping
- Recently diagnosed? Create a personalized guide with information and resources
- Why is sunlight bad for me? What can I do to protect myself?
- Why should I be concerned about blue light?
- Several countries have issued/are issuing bank notes/paper money with tactile information for blind and low vision individuals:
- Types of magnifiers
- UK: Macular Society 2016 London Conferences for individuals and professionals, Sept. 24th.
- Accessible options for Uber
- Risk factors for AMD
Nutrition
- How to get more carotenoids—especially lutein, meso-zeaxanthin and zeaxanthin
Technology
- Assistive technology moving into the mainstream
Advocacy
- Canada: First blind MP to draft nation’s first accessibility law

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News: Sept. 1-2, 2016

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