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Injections which could restore sight to be trialed in humans
Posted: Thursday 22 October 2020
Scientists have used gene therapy to partially restore sight in blind mice, using a process known as optogenetics.Optogenetics is the study of adding genes to neuron (nerve) cells so that they can sense light.In trials by the US firm Nanoscope, blind mic…
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'I've had to deal with all this in my own little world while the coronavirus is going on'
Posted: Tuesday 20 October 2020
There is no good time for a diagnosis of macular disease and it can be a shock for anyone to process at any time.
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New technology aims to improve patient experience
Posted: Friday 16 October 2020
Researchers working on a new application, which could help improve the patient experience for people with rare eye disease, will update on the project at our Working Age and Young People's Virtual Clinic later this month.
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Vision Express raises hundreds of thousands of pounds for people with macular disease
Posted: Wednesday 7 October 2020
A huge, heartfelt thank you to Vision Express and its customers for raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for the Macular Society this SeptemberFor every eye test last month the high-street optician donated £3 to the Macular Society.
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People with late-stage dry AMD needed for genetic study
Posted: Wednesday 30 September 2020
Researchers are looking for patients with late-stage, dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) to take part in a study, which could help scientists better understand the role that genetics may play in the disease.
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Expert on visual hallucinations to host next Virtual Clinic event
Posted: Tuesday 29 September 2020
Have you seen things that aren't there?
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Further gene therapy trial results prove positive for wet AMD treatment
Posted: Wednesday 23 September 2020
A US gene therapy trial for people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has continued to show positive results, according to researchers.
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More than half the population overdue an eye test
Posted: Friday 18 September 2020
A new survey by Vision Express has revealed that 65 per cent of the population is currently overdue a routine eye test - with almost half not even budgeting for one.According to the survey, it’s not just adults that are putting their eyes at risk, as mor…
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Leading researcher is optimistic about progress into treatments for dry AMD
Posted: Thursday 17 September 2020
“Dry AMD trials are a really active area of clinical research, so I feel quite optimistic that we have a lot of things in the pipeline that could well be promising prospects for the future”.Last week Dr Clare Bailey, clinical director of the Research and…
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Patients urged to seek treatment, before it is too late
Posted: Wednesday 16 September 2020
A new report has revealed more than a 70% reduction in new referrals and a high rate of missed appointments due to the coronavirus.Since the start of the outbreak ophthalmologists in UK eye clinics have reported as much as a 25% reduction in the number o…
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Researchers develop an early warning system for AMD
Posted: Wednesday 16 September 2020
Researchers have found a way to predict whether people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) will go onto develop the disease in their other eye.
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Our 2020 Awards for Excellence winners announced
Posted: Tuesday 15 September 2020
Each year, we recognise and reward the amazing work that goes into providing services and care for people with macular disease with our Awards for Excellence.The awards recognise and reward the amazing work that goes into providing services and care for …
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