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World Geographic Atrophy Day raises awareness of common condition

Latest news, posted 5 December 2023

The first-ever World Geographic Atrophy Day raises awareness of the condition and the five million people living with it across the globe.

A guide to accessible streaming

Latest news, posted 13 December 2023

Watching television is one of the many tasks which can become more difficult if your sight is affected by macular disease. But, there are solutions available.

‘We’re hoping our research can lead to potential treatments’

Latest news, posted 20 December 2023

A groundbreaking research project is underway, focusing on screening a library of already licensed drugs to potentially treat Stargardt disease.

'I went to help make tea but I stayed for the support'

Latest news, posted 21 December 2023

For more than a decade Valda volunteered with her local support group, despite her initial doubts of being around others with sight loss.

Politicians urged to prioritise national eye care plan

Latest news, posted 17 December 2023

The spotlight was turned on eye health in the Houses of Parliament this month as MPs faced urgent calls to improve NHS eye care services and prevent avoidable sight loss.

Gwasanaeth cefnogi dros y ffôn newydd ar gyfer pobl sy'n byw yng Nghymru

Latest news, posted 18 January 2023

Mae grŵp newydd yn cynnig cefnogaeth dros y ffôn wedi'i sefydlu i helpu i leihau unigrwydd ac arwahanrwydd ymhlith pobl sy'n byw gyda cholled golwg ledled Cymru.

"It's only now that I have seen the impact macular disease has on people"

Latest news, posted 20 January 2023

A retired ophthalmic nurse said it wasn’t until she began to volunteer with her local support group that she realised the true impact of macular disease and the impact it has on many people’s lives.

Five ways you can make a difference as a volunteer in 2023

Latest news, posted 3 January 2023

From managing support groups to providing a listening ear on the telephone, there are many ways people are making a difference to the lives of people living with sight loss.

How to tackle treatment delays

Latest news, posted 10 January 2023

The Macular Society’s Advice and Information Service is here to help if you are experiencing delays in sight-saving treatment.

How could artificial intelligence transform eye care?

Latest news, posted 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.