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The Macular Society is turning 30
Latest news, posted 20 December 2016
The start of 2017 marks an exciting time for the Society as we celebrate our 30th anniversary year.
'Volunteering changed my life'
Latest news, posted 4 January 2017
Since becoming a volunteer for the Society, learning more about macular disease, educating others and helping those affected has become Barbara Hogg’s passion.The 93 year old, who has trained as a speaker, a Skills for seeing trainer and a telephone befr…
'Stargardt's hasn't stopped me from doing anything'
Latest news, posted 4 January 2017
Abby Kane, who is just 13, was the youngest member of Team GB at the 2016 Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro.She enjoyed great success, winning the silver medal in the women’s S13 100m backstroke event.Abby was spurred on to learn to swim after a family holid…
Radiotherapy trial for wet AMD
Latest news, posted 10 January 2017
Most people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are all too familiar with the treatment regimen of repeated injections of drugs into their eye.
Regulator will work to reduce barriers to community based services
Latest news, posted 12 January 2017
The General Optical Council (GOC), the UK regulator for opticians, has committed to working with the optical sector to reduce the barriers to the provision of community based eye care services.GOC research shows that the vast majority of optometrists and…
New guidelines aim to improve accessibility at airports
Latest news, posted 16 January 2017
New guidelines have been published by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to make air travel more accessible for passengers with sight loss and other hidden disabilities.
Eye care services in Wales described as 'fragile'
Latest news, posted 31 January 2017
Eye care services in Wales have been described as 'fragile' by the Healthcare Inspectorate.
Cost of living for people with sight loss increases significantly with severity and age
Latest news, posted 2 February 2017
The cost of everyday living for a pensioner with sight loss is considerably higher than for a pensioner without a visual impairment, according to a new report.The Sight Loss and Minimum Income Standards report, which was commissioned by Thomas Pocklingto…
VISION 2020 UK launches eye health and sight loss podcast
Latest news, posted 2 February 2017
VISION 2020 UK, the umbrella organisation which leads collaboration in eye health and sight loss, has launched a monthly podcast.
Have your say about accessible information
Latest news, posted 9 February 2017
Patients are being encouraged to give their views on the standard of accessible information provided by health and social care services.Last year all organisations that provide NHS care or adult social care were legally required to follow the Accessible …