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New lived experience panel aims to improve support services
Posted: Wednesday 4 September 2024
The Macular Society is launching a new Lived Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP) to improve our services for people living with macular disease, and those who support them.
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First national guidance on diabetic eye disease published
Posted: Wednesday 4 September 2024
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published the first national guidelines for diagnosing and monitoring diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular oedema in patients under the care of hospital eye services.
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Using smart devices for sight loss support
Posted: Monday 2 September 2024
Technology can be both exciting and intimidating. But, whether you’re a complete novice or looking to fine-tune your skills, you’re not alone.
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“The most thrilling thing I have ever done”
Posted: Wednesday 28 August 2024
Turning 71 became an unforgettable milestone for retired teacher Janet as she plummeted from 12,000 feet, all to raise awareness and funds for macular disease.
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AMD added to list of conditions eligible for financial support
Posted: Thursday 1 August 2024
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has been added to the list of conditions eligible for additional financial support by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This means benefits such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Attendance Allowance may be easier for people with AMD to access.
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Home-monitoring app boosts patients' understanding of macular disease
Posted: Monday 29 July 2024
A recent study by OKKO Health has revealed significant improvements in health literacy among users of its home-monitoring app.
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Ex BBC journalist with AMD launches podcast
Posted: Monday 29 July 2024
A new podcast has been launched by Macular Society member and former BBC journalist Angela Young, who was diagnosed with macular disease at 56.
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"Without the Macular Society, I don’t know what we would’ve done"
Posted: Wednesday 24 July 2024
When Sue’s husband Peter was diagnosed with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), it wasn’t just his life that changed – it was hers too.
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AREDS2 supplements slow sight loss in late-stage dry AMD
Posted: Friday 19 July 2024
New research has found that taking a daily vitamin and mineral supplement can slow the progression of geographic atrophy (GA), an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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“We can support each other and that has been quite marvellous”
Posted: Wednesday 17 July 2024
Two women who joined a global online support group for people with an extremely rare form of macular disease have formed a friendship after discovering they lived just a few miles apart.
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"I want to help create awareness of macular disease first and foremost"
Posted: Thursday 4 July 2024
Rosey, a 67-year-old fitness instructor, turned her exercise classes into a tribute to those living with macular disease as she set the routines to vision-themed music and asked everyone to wear yellow for Macular Week.
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“Talking to people who knew what macular was, I knew I wasn’t alone"
Posted: Tuesday 2 July 2024
When Peter was told he had macular degeneration, he found himself overwhelmed with uncertainty and fear. The rapid deterioration of his sight was far worse than he had imagined, and the lack of information and support he received left him feeling ‘abandoned’.
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