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“It's really important leaders have close connections with the people they support”
Latest news, posted 30 May 2024
The Macular Society is pleased to announce the appointment of its new chief executive. Ed Holloway will join the Society in July and brings with him a wealth of experience in the charity sector.
How is the landscape for treatments for macular disease changing?
Latest news, posted 5 June 2024
From new drugs to treat wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) to the first-ever drug being approved to treat dry AMD in the US, the treatment landscape for people with macular disease is changing rapidly.
"Volunteering is very fulfilling and it keeps your brain and body active”
Latest news, posted 3 June 2024
When Tricia was diagnosed with macular disease, she already had a support system in place, thanks to her role as a volunteer with her local support group.
Macular disease top priority in UK eye research
Latest news, posted 4 June 2024
Macular disease has been identified as a top priority for eye care research in the UK over the next five years, according to a new study published in the journal Eye.
Voting with a visual impairment
Latest news, posted 6 June 2024
With a general election coming up, Colin Daniels, our Working Age and Young People’s Service Manager, tells you what you need to know to make sure you can vote independently on Thursday 4 July.
Boosting key protein in eye cells shows promise in preventing AMD
Latest news, posted 7 June 2024
Increasing the levels of a key protein in eye cells may help protect against age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to new research led by the University of Bristol.
"I know my eyesight will change, so I want to live in the here and now"
Latest news, posted 24 June 2024
Nancy assumed her vision changes were just part of getting older. When she noticed blank spots and disappearing words while reading, she thought she needed a new prescription.
Stopping the build-up of toxic waste in dry AMD
Latest news, posted 24 June 2024
In dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), toxic waste builds up in the retina because cells can't clear it. Dr. Arjuna Ratnayaka is researching ways to activate the cells’ waste removal system to reduce this buildup and protect vision.
GPs urged to report unfit drivers
Latest news, posted 18 December 2015
GPs have been urged to tell the DVLA about any patients who continue to drive when they are medically unfit to do so.
Proposed ban on pavement parking rejected
Latest news, posted 18 December 2015
A proposed law to ban pavement parking across England and Wales has been rejected by the Government.Transport Minister Mr Goodwill, the MP for Scarborough and Whitby, said the Government could make no decision in favour of implementing a national ban wit…