Real experiences. Real life. Real PD.
A firsthand look at life with Parkinson’s — the symptoms, treatments, challenges, adaptations, victories, and lessons I’ve experienced along the way.
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I’m not the expert on Parkinson’s. I’m the expert on me.
-Landon Eaton
Welcome to PD Through My Eyes
I was diagnosed with Young-Onset Parkinson’s disease in 2014 at the age of 44. Since then, Parkinson’s has touched nearly every part of my life.
I created PD Through My Eyes to share what I have personally experienced — in writing, through video, and through the everyday moments that don’t always show up in medical books.
My hope is that something here helps you feel less alone, gives you an idea worth exploring, or helps you better understand what life with Parkinson’s can look like.
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Start with a quick introduction to PD Through My Eyes and what you'll find here.
Experiences
Stories from my journey with PD — symptoms, treatments, challenges, adaptations, tools, and ordinary moments.
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Symptoms
Symptoms and changes I have personally experienced, with links to the Experiences that show what they have been like for me.
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Treatments & Devices
The medications, treatments, and devices I have personally experienced while living with Parkinson’s.
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Journeys
See how parts of my Parkinson’s experience have changed over time, built from real Experiences along the way.
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My Story
How Parkinson’s entered my life, how it has changed me, and why I created PD Through My Eyes.
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Recent Experiences
The latest stories and moments I’ve shared from life with Parkinson’s.
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PD Through My Eyes
Real experiences living with Parkinson’s disease.
Someone Was in the Room — Except No One Was There
I was watching television when I sensed someone sitting nearby—even though no one was there. This is what one Parkinson’s hallucination felt like from inside the experience.
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PD Through My Eyes
Real experiences living with Parkinson’s disease.
A Beautiful Morning, a Hard Fall, and Nine Stitches
A peaceful morning ended with a hard fall, a bleeding chin, and nine stitches—along with all the extra Parkinson’s planning required just to reach the hospital.
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PD Through My Eyes
Real experiences living with Parkinson’s disease.
I’m Not Ignoring You. I’m Managing Parkinson’s.
Sometimes what looks like distraction is actually Parkinson’s management. This is what can be happening when I’m adjusting DBS, shifting around, or trying to stay functional during a conversation.
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PD Through My Eyes
Real experiences living with Parkinson’s disease.
When Eating Became Part of My Parkinson’s Medication Schedule
Once I learned that food and protein could affect levodopa for me, eating became part of the Parkinson’s calculation. This is what it was like to schedule food around medication and ON time.
You’re Not Alone
If you’re living with Parkinson’s, caring for someone who is, or simply want to understand more, I hope you find something here that helps.
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