Your Guide to Thriving with Low Vision—From Someone Who’s Been There.
Oven Safety for Low Vision: My Go-To Tips for Safer Cooking When you’re visually impaired, the oven can feel like the scariest part of the kitchen. The fear of burns or spills is real—and for good reason. I’ve learned over time that a few simple habits and the right tools can turn the oven from … Read more
When I first started adapting to vision loss, the kitchen quickly turned into one of the most frustrating rooms in my home. I’d reach for a container of flour and wonder—was it really flour… or was it sugar again? Worse, when I grabbed the smaller baking items like baking soda, baking powder, and cornstarch, I … Read more
Push-Pull Oven Rulers: A Simple, Safe Kitchen Tool I Actually Use If you’ve ever burned your hand adjusting an oven rack, you know how much of a hassle it can be—especially if you’re working with low vision. One of the simplest tools I’ve added to my kitchen is a push-pull oven ruler. It’s not fancy, … Read more
Baking has never been my specialty, but with four kids to feed (now all grown), I’ve certainly made my share of sweet treats — usually with a little help from a favorite fudge brownie mix or a ready-to-bake cookie pack. I’ve always leaned on box mixes for their speed and simplicity. As my vision changed, … Read more
I didn’t realize it at the time, but I had a front-row seat to one of the most difficult chapters in my mother’s life. She never sat me down and said, “I’m losing my vision.” Instead, she just… quietly started letting go of things. Little things at first—no longer doing her crossword puzzles, skipping the … Read more
I don’t remember exactly when I first came across the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), but I do remember how it felt: solid, trustworthy, and not overwhelming. At a time when I was still figuring out what vision loss meant for my life, AFB became one of those steady resources I kept returning to—especially … Read more
Genetic factors are an important area of research when it comes to eye health. I have been closely following studies on macular degeneration and how genetics might play a key role in its onset and progression. This article breaks down the ways in which genetics influence the condition and examines questions like, what is the … Read more