Your Guide to Thriving with Low Vision—From Someone Who’s Been There.
If you’re new to vision loss, things can feel overwhelming at first. Everyday tasks like making coffee or finding your keys may suddenly turn into hours of frustration. I’ve felt the confusion as small changes piled up, and it’s more than just learning to get by. It’s about finding ways to make life work again, … Read more
Cut-Resistant Gloves for Everyday Kitchen Safety Why This Became Important Food Prep with low vision and kitchen safety isn’t just about knives. It’s about protecting your hands during all the small moments that can add up to injuries — slippery containers, hot dishes, sharp edges, and tools that don’t forgive mistakes. As my vision changed, … Read more
A Simple Layer of Safety I Rely On Why I Tried This Tool As my vision changed, I became more aware of how often my hands were close to sharp edges, hot surfaces, or slippery containers. Even when I was being careful, I realized that accidents in the kitchen usually happen in moments of distraction … Read more
Why Measuring Liquids with Low Vision Became a Challenge For a long time, measuring liquids was something I did on autopilot. Over time, though, it became one of those kitchen tasks that quietly demanded more attention than it should. If someone was around, I would ask them to measure for me or check how close … Read more
What You’re Protected to Ask For I know that understanding Your Workplace Rights With Vision Loss can make a huge difference in staying employed and feeling supported on the job. Going through vision loss—whether it happens gradually or suddenly—brings up all sorts of practical questions about what you’re allowed to ask for, how to talk … Read more
Practical Strategies for Staying Confident and Connected Vision changes can create some unexpected challenges at work, especially when you’re over 55. I remember the worry I felt noticing my vision getting blurrier on the job and wondering how it might affect my daily work and confidence. Navigating the workplace with low vision isn’t always easy, … Read more
How emotional tools, mindfulness, and community made the journey easier Losing vision—whether gradually or through the unpredictable changes of macular degeneration—affects far more than what you see. It touches your confidence, your routines, and the emotional space you live in every day. I didn’t understand that at first. I expected magnifiers and mobility training to … Read more