Invisible Disability - Donmoyer, Christine

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Résumé :
I felt helpless...It was the end of my world-or so I thought... A journey of vision loss-leads to hope for others on the same path... Macular Degeneration affects over eight-million people in the United States. Patients lose central vision, the ability to read fine print and recognize faces. A diagnosis doesn't mean surrendering to these challenges. Instead, understanding this medical condition will help pave the way toward a better future-for yourself or loved one. Invisible Disability: Living with Macular Degeneration is uniquely written from the perspective of both a patient and scientist. Christine Donmoyer shares her journey with Macular Degeneration-giving a first-hand account of the diagnosis, living with vision loss, and explaining how this disease affects social and emotional well-being. Your mind will open through this raw and honest story. Christine wants others to know they are not alone in dealing with the distinct challenges of Macular Degeneration- and offers straightforward tips on coping in every stage. She explains the benefits of Bioptic driving, how to advocate for yourself in the workplace and find non-profit organizations that will help.

Biographie:
Christine Donmoyer was diagnosed with Stargardt disease, an early form of macular degeneration, at 27-years-old. She works in the pharmaceutical industry and holds a PhD in Molecular Physiology & Biophysics from Vanderbilt University. She loves teaching others about the body and spent 16 years as a biology and neuroscience professor. She also enjoys teaching health and science to people with vision impairments... as she can personally relate to their challenges. Christine lives near Akron, Ohio with her husband. When she's not working, you'll find her visiting museums or seeking a quiet, cozy coffee shop with her laptop in tow....

Sommaire:
I felt helpless...It was the end of my world-or so I thought... A journey of vision loss-leads to hope for others on the same path... Macular Degeneration affects over eight-million people in the United States. Patients lose central vision, the ability to read fine print and recognize faces. A diagnosis doesn't mean surrendering to these challenges. Instead, understanding this medical condition will help pave the way toward a better future-for yourself or loved one. Invisible Disability: Living with Macular Degeneration is uniquely written from the perspective of both a patient and scientist. Christine Donmoyer shares her journey with Macular Degeneration-giving a first-hand account of the diagnosis, living with vision loss, and explaining how this disease affects social and emotional well-being. Your mind will open through this raw and honest story. Christine wants others to know they are not alone in dealing with the distinct challenges of Macular Degeneration- and offers straightforward tips on coping in every stage. She explains the benefits of Bioptic driving, how to advocate for yourself in the workplace and find non-profit organizations that will help. ...