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Breakthrough AI technology could boost diagnosis and treatment of macular disease
Posted: Monday 19 June 2023
A groundbreaking project harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionise both the diagnosis and treatment of macular disease, according to researcher professor Adam Dubis.
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Stargardt pill could slow progression of disease
Posted: Wednesday 10 May 2023
A new drug to treat Stargardt disease has helped to slow down the progression of the condition in some patients, according to the latest results of a phase two clinical trial.
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Biosimilars - the cheaper drugs for macular degeneration
Posted: Wednesday 3 May 2023
As patents for existing drugs to treat wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic macular oedema (DMO) expire we hear from professor Richard Gale, on what this means for patients and ophthalmology services.
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New drug for dry AMD - Syfovre: your questions answered
Posted: Tuesday 4 April 2023
In February we shared the exciting news that the first-ever drug to treat dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has been approved in the US. With the support of Apellis Pharmaceuticals, which has brought the drug to market, we answer some of your most frequently asked questions.
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Workforce Census illustrates severe shortage of eye doctors
Posted: Friday 31 March 2023
The Macular Society has reacted with concern to The Royal College of Ophthalmologist’s 2022 Workforce Census, which reveals the shortage of eye doctors in the UK and the extent of pressure on NHS ophthalmology services.
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Rare Disease Day 2023: Gene-editing for Stargardt disease a ‘step in the right direction’
Posted: Tuesday 28 February 2023
A PHD student believes that new gene therapy technologies could at some point pave the way for a treatment or a cure.
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First-ever AMD audit highlights importance of regular injections
Posted: Monday 27 February 2023
The UK’s first-ever audit of hospital eye care services for patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has confirmed regular injections help stabilise vision in most patients and early diagnosis and treatment are vital.
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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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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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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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New research funding for diabetic eye disease
Posted: Thursday 1 December 2022
Leading eye charities, including the Macular Society, have partnered with Diabetes UK to fund more research into diabetic eye disease and prevent unnecessary sight loss.
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