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"It's only now that I have seen the impact macular disease has on people"
A retired ophthalmic nurse said it wasn’t until she began to volunteer with her local support group that she realised the true impact of macular disease and the impact it has on many people’s lives.
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How could Meta AI’s glasses help you?
Posted: Thursday 5 June 2025
Meta’s AI-powered Ray-Ban glasses are the latest in assistive technology, helping to transform the everyday lives for blind and partially sighted users. Martin, a member of the Macular Society team who was born with a sight loss condition, has been testing the glasses to see how they make every day tasks easier.
Volunteers needed to try new drug for late-stage dry AMD
Posted: Thursday 5 June 2025
A company developing a new treatment for late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is looking for volunteers in the UK to take part in a new trial.
"I was determined to get help for my mum"
Posted: Wednesday 28 May 2025
When Ruth was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) last year, it was her daughter Ann who saw it as her mission to find her mum much needed support.
"Something I never thought I’d achieve"
Posted: Wednesday 28 May 2025
Armaan, who was diagnosed with macular dystrophy when he was 11 years old, took on his first ever marathon in April, to prove to himself that he could achieve something he never thought he would with sight loss.
