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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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Trevor has short light brown hair and glasses, smiling down the camera outside on a foggy day. He is wearing his rugby club's dark coloured jacket with orange stripes coming down from each shoulder. The jacket includes the Guisborough Rugby Club crest and his initials. The top half of a rugby ball can also be seen which Trevor is holding.

“I used to cry in the shower – there was so much anger”

Posted: Thursday 13 March 2025

Counselling has been a “lifechanging” experience for Trevor, who hit his lowest point when macular disease began to impact both of his eyes.

Andrew Lotery using optometrist equipment. Andrew is wearing blue scrubs and glasses and has dark short hair.

Professor Andrew Lotery answers your questions

Posted: Wednesday 5 March 2025

Professor Andrew Lotery discusses the latest approved treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Lytenava and answers your frequently asked questions on treatments and research.

Gene therapy trial improves sight in blind toddlers

Posted: Tuesday 4 March 2025

Four toddlers born with a severe form of childhood blindness have experienced “life-changing improvements” to their sight after participating in an experimental gene therapy trial.

Kate who has PIC, smiling as she stands looking at the camera. She is outside, in front of a bare hedge. Kate has dark shoulder-length hair, and is wearing a pink jumper and hooded jacket.

“I'm still really scared of losing what sight I have left”

Posted: Friday 28 February 2025

Kate’s first experience of her rare macular condition happened 16 years ago, when she suffered a bleed in her right eye. It left her with peripheral vision only, though a timely injection halted any further sight loss.