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The current recommended treatments for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic macular oedema (DMO), and retinal vein occlusion (RVO) require injections into the eye (intravitreal injections). Before the injection, the eye is numbed with local anaesthetic and povidone iodine (brand name Betadine) is used to clean the eye and the eyelids.

It is not unusual for some people with macular disease to feel isolated, especially if it’s difficult to get out and about. However, there is no need to feel alone - our telephone befrienders can provide a regular friendly phone call, which may help to rebuild confidence and independence.

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Macular disease can have an impact on many aspects of people’s lives. This might include employment, social activities and looking after a child with macular disease. Talking to someone who has lived through some of those difficulties can be helpful. The Macular Society has volunteer ‘mentors’ who can advise and support you through their own personal experiences of macular disease.

Telephone counselling

A macular disease diagnosis can be extremely upsetting.

We add the details you give us to our database and use them to provide the service or communications you have requested. We process and analyse your data to send you relevant information. We will never sell your data or share it with anyone not directly working on our behalf. For more information, see our privacy policy.

Free, confidential support

Being diagnosed with macular disease can leave you and your family feeling isolated and uncertain about the future.

We add the details you give us to our database and use them to provide the service or communications you have requested. We process and analyse your data to send you relevant information. We will never sell your data or share it with anyone not directly working on our behalf. For more information, see our privacy policy.

We provide virtual and face to face support, sometimes one to one and sometimes in group settings. We also run regional information events. So whatever your circumstances, there will always be an option that suits you.

Our groups provide information and support to those with macular disease, their family and friends.