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First drug to treat dry AMD approved for use in US
Posted: Tuesday 21 February 2023
The first ever drug to treat dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has been approved for use in the US.
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“There’s a way around everything if you’re determined”
Posted: Friday 17 February 2023
Keen knitter Audrey has described achieving her proudest piece of work, as she has proved there is no reason to let her sight loss stand in the way of her passion.
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New genomic technique could transform diagnosis and treatment for rare eye disease
Posted: Wednesday 15 February 2023
Scientist Dr Gavin Arno and clinician Dr Siying Li from Moorfields Eye Hospital, will be revealing more details about a new genomic technique which could transform diagnosis and treatment for rarer types of inherited eye diseases.
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How could your data play a part in the future of eye care?
Posted: Thursday 2 February 2023
Dr Wen Hwa Lee, chief executive officer and chief scientist of charity Action Against AMD (AAAMD), has shared more about how your data could play a part in the future of eye care.
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“I noticed when new people joined, they would come with so much fear in their eyes”
Posted: Wednesday 1 February 2023
Vera became a Macular Society group leader a few years after her late husband Peter was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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Cost of living– support for people with sight loss
Posted: Monday 30 January 2023
It can be a minefield trying to navigate the financial support available to you if you have a sight condition. However, the Macular Society’s Working Age and Young People’s Service manager, Colin Daniels, is here to help.
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"It's only now that I have seen the impact macular disease has on people"
Posted: Friday 20 January 2023
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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New telephone support group to support people living in Wales
Posted: Wednesday 18 January 2023
A new telephone support group to help reduce loneliness and isolation among people living with sight loss across Wales has been set up.
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How could artificial intelligence transform eye care?
Posted: Wednesday 11 January 2023
Chief executive of Action Against Age-related Macular Degeneration Dr Wen Hwa Lee, will be joining our first webinar of the year to discuss the advances being made in AI and its potential in ophthalmology and research.
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How to tackle treatment delays
Posted: Tuesday 10 January 2023
The Macular Society’s Advice and Information Service is here to help if you are experiencing delays in sight-saving treatment.
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Five ways you can make a difference as a volunteer in 2023
Posted: Tuesday 3 January 2023
From managing support groups to providing a listening ear on the telephone, there are many ways people are making a difference to the lives of people living with sight loss.
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Entertaining calls to light up dark winter nights
Posted: Thursday 22 December 2022
From diving into the history of British broadcasting, to finding out about the life and times of a society hostess and philanthropist, there’s plenty up for discussion with our Winter Warmer calls.
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