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Peter Sallis OBE 1921-2017
Posted: Wednesday 7 June 2017
The Society is very saddened to hear of the death of Peter Sallis, one of our much-loved patrons.
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Spread the word that smoking causes sight loss
Posted: Friday 2 June 2017
According to the Macular Society smoking is the biggest ‘modifiable’ risk factor when it comes to AMD and smokers are up to four times more likely to develop the condition.
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Global summit to address epidemic of age-related macular degeneration
Posted: Wednesday 31 May 2017
Three leading sight loss charities, Blind Veterans UK, Fight for Sight and the Macular Society, have joined forces in the global fight against age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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Switching from white to wholemeal bread may have a protective effect against AMD
Posted: Friday 26 May 2017
A new study suggests that changing from a high to low glycemic diet could reduce the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD).The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, involved observing 19 mice fed on …
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Group leader wins popular quiz show
Posted: Friday 19 May 2017
Macular Society group leader and volunteer Jane Figg was the star of a popular Channel Four TV show this week as she took home the coveted trophy.
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Eye drop could revolutionise treatment for AMD patients
Posted: Tuesday 16 May 2017
Scientists at the University of Birmingham have developed a type of eye drop which could potentially revolutionise the treatment for patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD).The results of the collaborative research, published today in Invest…
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New app enables visually impaired people to find ATMs
Posted: Sunday 7 May 2017
A new smart phone app has been developed which will enable visually impaired people to locate ATMs more easily.Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) has been working with LINK to develop the ATM Locator App.The app enables users with visual impairment and other…
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New tool could help prevent AMD
Posted: Friday 28 April 2017
A new instrument could be used by opticians to determine a patient’s chances of developing age-related macular degneration (AMD).
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Prevalence of visual impairment in those with dementia generally higher than the overall population
Posted: Thursday 27 April 2017
Research led by The College of Optometrists has found that prevalence of visual impairment (VI) in those with dementia is generally higher than for the overall population, highlighting the importance of sight tests in this group of people.The College’s r…
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Effective communication from doctors could reduce anxiety for wet AMD patients
Posted: Thursday 20 April 2017
A new study has revealed high levels of undiagnosed depression and anxiety among patients undergoing treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD).The research was conducted at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital and published in the American Journa…
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Heart failure drug could treat type of macular degeneration
Posted: Wednesday 19 April 2017
A drug used to treat heart failure is at the centre of a £1 million study in Southampton to establish whether it can save the sight of patients with a type of macular degeneration.Central serous chorio-retinopathy (CSCR) is a type of macular degeneration…
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Counselling service helps Jean tell her story
Posted: Tuesday 11 April 2017
Jean Bowskill has experienced first hand how the Macular Society’s telephone counselling service can have a positive impact following a diagnosis of macular disease.Jean worked as a nurse for the Foreign Office for 30 years, moving all over the world.
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