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Nearly 1.5m people in the UK have macular disease. It affects people of all ages.
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Friends take on epic mountain challenge to beat macular disease
Posted: Tuesday 1 April 2025
From Yorkshire to Tanzania, two friends who spend their working lives treating people with macular disease are taking on a series of epic mountain climbs in 2025, raising funds to find a cure.
How could the proposed changes to benefits affect you?
Posted: Friday 28 March 2025
The Government has launched a public consultation on major changes to health and disability benefits, as well as employment support.
How to make the most out of your optician appointments
Posted: Wednesday 26 March 2025
From what to ask your opticians, to a guide on what to take with you to an appointment, the latest episode of the My Macular and Me podcast looks at how you can make the most out of your optician appointments.