In this episode, we chat with and learn from members of the Hadley community. Dia Kraft and Don Pojman share their own tips and tricks for continuing to cook despite having lost some vision.

Ever wonder if there's more you could be doing to support your eye health? Dr. Sophie Bakri, retinal surgeon and chair of ophthalmology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, joins us to discuss everyday choices that can influence the course of eye conditions like macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma.

We talk with the CEO of Notal Vision about a home-based monitoring tool that alerts your eyecare provider to potential disease progression. This device can help you stay on top of your eye health between doctor visits.Bonus: Stay tuned! One of the most popular episodes from our sister podcast, Insights & Sound Bites, will automatically play after this interview.Websites mentioned in the podcast:ForeseeHome AMD Monitoring ProgramNotal Vision 

Ophthalmologist Dr. John Shepherd joins us to talk about the connection between vision loss and depression, what signs to look for, and how to get the support you need.

Ever wonder which tools professionals with vision loss use in their daily lives? Wonder no more! Join Sam Seavey, creator of The Blind Life YouTube channel, as he shares the tools he loves.

Website mentioned in the podcast:

The Blind Life YouTube Channel

Dr. Mathew MacCumber from Illinois Retina Associates joins us to discuss common problems that can affect the retina (macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinitis pigmentosa, to name a few). What should you ask your doctor to make sure you get the most from your eye doctor visits? What is he excited about for the future of treatments in his field? Ricky asks those questions and more.

Website mentioned in the podcast:

Illinois Retina Associates

Losing vision is a loss. It often brings feelings of grief, anger, and sadness. It can help to know you're not alone and that there are things you can do to help you through the rough patches.

In this episode, we talk about Hadley's Adjusting & Coping Together virtual support groups. These small groups offer a space to speak openly, connect with others who are also experiencing vision loss, and learn a few things you can do to cope and adjust.

On a previous episode, we shared ideas on how to get around town after vision loss has made it more difficult. We also introduced a feature to the show called Ask Your Neighbor. We invited the Hadley community, your virtual neighbors, to contribute ideas on the topic of transportation beyond the car keys. And the community responded with some great ideas.

Tune in to hear what we've learned from you.

This week we sit down with Dr. Laura Miller, a low vision optometrist. Dr. Miller's specialty is to help low vision patients get the most functionality of the vision they have, whether that's high-power lenses, advice on which magnifier to use, or the best lighting for the task at hand.

To find a low vision specialist near you, visit The Vision Council Foundation's Low Vision Prescriber Network.

Whether you're navigating a new environment, reading a menu, or shopping, an AI app or gadget may be just the ticket to help if you've lost some vision. But which one is the best one? In this episode, we share practical tips on which tools we turn to for different tasks. We'll share our experiences with Seeing AI, Be My Eyes, Aira, and Meta glasses in particular.Resources mentioned in this podcast:Be My EyesSeeing AIAiraMeta Glasses