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First treatment for late-stage dry AMD rejected by UK drug regulator
Posted: Wednesday 22 January 2025
The first potential treatment for geographic atrophy (GA) or late stage dry aged-related macular degeneration has been rejected by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
How artificial intelligence is transforming eye care
Posted: Thursday 9 January 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already part of our daily lives, but how is it changing healthcare? In a recent webinar hosted by Macular Society partner OcuPlan Dr James Neffendorf, an eye specialist at King’s College Hospital and ophthalmic surgeon Dan Calladine, explored how AI is transforming the way eye care is delivered and how it is improving outcomes for patients.
Headset allows visually impaired football fan to watch games
Posted: Wednesday 8 January 2025
Crystal Palace Football Club has become the first to offer visually impaired fans access to a headset that allows them to watch live games more easily and stay involved with their team.