Your Guide to Thriving with Low Vision—From Someone Who’s Been There.
Practical, meaningful gifts that make everyday life easier — including the tools I rely on in my own home. Every year, I hear from people who want to choose thoughtful gifts for loved ones who are aging, losing vision, or simply appreciate tools that make everyday tasks easier. The kitchen is often the place where … Read more
Living with dry age related macular degeneration (AMD) has changed the way I experience the world, but it has also taught me a lot about resilience, using technology, and asking for help. If you or someone you care about is facing AMD, I know firsthand how overwhelming and frustrating the adventure can feel, especially as … Read more
Why This One Actually Works for Low Vision Why I Tried This 4-in-1 Adjustable Measuring Cup Measuring liquids has always been one of those kitchen tasks that looks simple — until it isn’t. Traditional measuring cups rely heavily on visual precision: thin lines, clear plastic, glare, and markings that disappear depending on lighting. For someone … Read more
Understanding The Real Differences For Low-Vision Users When I first started comparing telescopic glasses vs smart glasses, I quickly realized they serve completely different purposes for people with low vision. Telescopic glasses and smart glasses both promise new ways to help us stay independent, but from my own experience, they offer very different tools for … Read more
If you live with low vision, you already know how something as simple as finding or plugging in a cord can turn into a challenge. Outlets hide behind furniture, cords tangle underfoot, and identical black plugs all seem to look—and feel—the same. Power cords for low vision individuals should become an integral part of your … Read more
Practical tips and tools that make everyday pouring a little easier — especially for those of us with low vision. Pouring liquids into a glass or cup is one of those things that used to be automatic for me—until my vision changed. I never thought it was even worth discussing, but that changed when I … Read more
From milk jug spouts to bottle pumps — that promised to make pouring easier, but the results weren’t what I expected I discovered milk jug spouts and bottle pumps after reading several conversations in low vision Facebook groups discussing pouring aids for low vision. I hadn’t been aware of these gadgets before, but they sounded … Read more