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Macular disease and driving
Out and about
Driving
Having macular degeneration does not automatically mean you have to stop driving. Many people still meet the legal requirements and can continue to drive safely and legally.
Travel and transport
Out and about
Macular disease is no barrier to travel. With some planning research, travelling around your local area, throughout the UK and even abroad is possible.
Eating out
Out and about
We all like to go out to eat with friends and family. This does not need to stop because you have macular disease. Going to restaurants is an important thing to keep doing. It should also be an enjoyable experience. Below you will find some tips to help make eating out still enjoyable.
Shopping
Out and about
Shopping is one of life's necessities; many people find it enjoyable. Macular disease can make shopping daunting and difficult. But with a few changes, you can still go out shopping should you wish to.
Healthy living
Practical tips and advice
We hope you have not been diagnosed with macular disease. But perhaps your optometrist has advised that you might be at risk?
Nutrition
Healthy living
While the causes of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are not fully understood, scientists believe factors responsible include age, genetics, smoking, exposure to sunlight and diet.
Quick recipe for eye health
Nutrition
This chicken, kale and ginger stir fry is nutritious, colourful and delicious – and it only takes 20 minutes to prepare. If you know someone else who’d enjoy it, please pass it on using the buttons below!
Summer recipe for eye health
Nutrition
This Greek salad serves 2 as a main, 4 as a side (double quantities to serve 4 as a main). If you know someone else who’d enjoy it, please pass it on using the buttons below!
Winter recipe for eye health
Nutrition
Asian winter salad with spicy peanut dressing
This winter salad is bursting with vitamins and antioxidants! Not only is it good for your eye health, but your immune system too. Serve on its own for a vibrant, vegetarian meal, or with chicken, steak or prawns.
Protecting your eyes
Healthy living
Bright light may be uncomfortable for many people with macular conditions. It is important to protect your eyes from glare and ultraviolet light.