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Our people are one of our biggest strengths – find out about the people who make up the Macular Society.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Macular Society, helping to reach out to thousands of people. Many of our volunteers are visually impaired themselves and they tell us how volunteering has turned something that could have been very negative, into something positive. With roles to suit everyone, get in touch and see how you can meet new people and make a real difference to their lives.

The Macular Society is proud to have the following patrons.

Our board of trustees is the governing body of the Macular Society and is ultimately responsible for everything we do and how we do it.

We exist to Beat Macular Disease.

Thanks to your generosity, kindness and commitment to our common goal, you are bringing us closer to a cure. Your support means we can reach more people than ever and fund more groundbreaking research.

How we raise money

In an ageing population, more and more people are affected by macular disease. It is therefore more important than ever that we raise as much money as possible to fund research into treatments and to find a cure, as well as continuing to provide information and support for those with macular disease.

In 1987, Elizabeth Thomas was dismayed by the lack of support that she, and other people with macular disease, were offered. She founded the Macular Disease Society to help patients like her support each other.

We’re here for everyone with a macular condition. Our vision is to end macular disease – and this is how.

The Macular Society’s Lived Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP) is a vital group dedicated to ensuring that the voices of people affected by macular disease are heard and considered in shaping services and support.