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"The thought of losing my sight is such a daunting prospect”
Posted: Monday 12 August 2019
Julie, 42, was diagnosed with macular disease in her early 20s and assumed it would be a long time before her eye sight started to deteriorate.“I had been so blasé about being diagnosed with macular disease, due to not having any symptoms for such a long…
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Professional conference aims to reduce fear and isolation in patients
Posted: Monday 5 August 2019
The Macular Society’s fourth annual professional conference, Experts in Macular Disease, is set to take place in October.The event aims to encourage those in the sector to work together in order to reduce feelings of fear and isolation in patients by imp…
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"I really can’t emphasise enough just how much fun it is to be out on the pitch again."
Posted: Wednesday 31 July 2019
“I really didn’t expect to be returning to play football at 77 years old,” but that’s exactly what David Golding, a Macular Society Support Group leader, did earlier this year – but with a slightly unusual twist.David and two members of the Bude and Hols…
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Government considers new sight test for drivers over 70
Posted: Wednesday 24 July 2019
A new report highlights the Government’s commitment to consider mandatory eyesight tests for older drivers.
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"My life is none the worse for having Stargardt disease"
Posted: Monday 22 July 2019
Daniel was diagnosed with Stargardt disease at the age of 10.
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"It's just about doing what you can to avoid stopping what you enjoy"
Posted: Thursday 18 July 2019
Keen artist Marlene Jones was diagnosed with macular disease 17 years ago.
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US stem cell trial for dry AMD
Posted: Wednesday 17 July 2019
A clinical trial being conducted in the US and Israel is treating advanced dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) with new retinal cells, developed from stem cells.The study is similar to the London Project to Cure Blindness taking place at Universit…
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How does your sight loss affect your quality of life?
Posted: Friday 12 July 2019
Researchers are hoping to understand more about the ways in which visual impairment affects quality of life, and the terminology people with sight loss use to describe this impact.The Office of Health Economics, in collaboration with several universities…
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"We never know how close we are to a breakthrough"
Posted: Wednesday 10 July 2019
In Macular Week this year, our focus was on the importance of research and why we urgently need more funding.
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"You’ve got dry macular degeneration, end of story"
Posted: Tuesday 9 July 2019
Researchers from City, University of London have explored the emotional impact of living with dry age-related macular degeneration in a new study.
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We must stop macular disease in its tracks
Posted: Tuesday 18 June 2019
Macular Week starts on Monday.
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“Through my volunteering I came to terms with my own condition"
Posted: Tuesday 4 June 2019
Our services rely on the generous support and time of volunteers.
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