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Global blindness set to 'triple by 2050'
Latest news, posted 3 August 2017
The number of blind people across the world is set to triple within the next four decades, researchers suggest.Writing in Lancet Global Health, they predict cases will rise from 36 million to 115 million by 2050, if treatment is not improved by better fu…
Gene editing halts vision loss in mice
Latest news, posted 17 August 2017
Scientists from the Schepens Eye Research Institute in Boston have prevented the formation of new blood vessels on the retina of mice using a gene-editing technique.
Antioxidant/zinc supplement cost saving and effective for degenerative eye disease
Latest news, posted 24 August 2017
A supplement that combines antioxidants with zinc and copper is a relatively inexpensive and effective means of halting the progression of a certain type of degenerative eye disease
Treatment delays leave Macular Society volunteer with irreversible sight loss
Latest news, posted 29 August 2017
A Macular Society volunteer was forced to invade the headquarters of his local healthcare commissioners on two separate occasions to demand answers after he suffered irreversible sight loss as a result of delays to his treatment.
Do you have dry age-related macular degeneration? Would you like to participate in a research study?
Latest news, posted 31 August 2017
Researchers in Southampton and other sites are inviting people with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), in the UK, to take part in a study investigating whether they have a specific gene change causing their condition.This research aims to identi…
Blood tests could help diagnose AMD
Latest news, posted 12 September 2017
Signs of wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) may be found through blood tests, according to a new study led by researchers based in Massachusetts.The test, developed by scientists at Massachusetts Eye and Ear, could save people’s sight by picking …
Ad break to show viewers what it’s like to experience sight loss
Latest news, posted 18 September 2017
An advert break on Channel 4 this evening will help raise awareness of the five most common sight conditions in the UK.
Nutritional and smoking advice not getting through to patients
Latest news, posted 20 September 2017
According to a new report patients aren't receiving the right advice from their hospital eye specialists, or the advice isn’t being presented in a way that patients remember.Despite the evidence that stopping smoking, making changes to your diet and taki…
Petition launched to stop people needlessly losing their sight
Latest news, posted 25 September 2017
The Macular Society has launched a petition today to stop people from needlessly losing their sight.
Research study: The effect of attachment style on quality of life in visually impaired individuals
Latest news, posted 29 September 2017
The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between adult attachment style*, personality type and response to visual function quality of life questionnaires.