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The all-seeing AI
Latest news, posted 27 March 2018
Although artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for a while now, the main AI technology to reach the visual impairment market is the talking camera.Broadly, AI means that computers interpret the information they receive and tailor their responses b…
Get the latest news on eye research
Latest news, posted 28 March 2018
This week, all Macular Society members will receive their copy of Spotlight 2018.
New stem cell transplant trialled for dry AMD
Latest news, posted 9 April 2018
A new stem cell implant could improve vision in people with sight loss caused by dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), new research suggests.A US study has found that when implanted at the back of the eye in people with dry AMD, the patch improved …
Trustee to represent GB in VI tennis world championship
Latest news, posted 11 April 2018
Macular Society trustee, Paul Ryb, is one of eight British visually-impaired (VI) tennis players who have been selected to take part in the International Blind Tennis Tournament.Paul, who is the former British number one VI tennis player, will be represe…
Shropshire eye patients risk blindness through unnecessary delays
Latest news, posted 17 April 2018
Thank you to our London Marathon runners
Latest news, posted 25 April 2018
A massive well done to our amazing Team Macular London Marathon runners.Despite the soaring temperatures, our team really did us proud, raising a fantastic £8,300 so far, with the money still rolling in.Altogether, we had eight full marathon runners, alo…
'Do not let your sight loss restrict you or define you'
Latest news, posted 3 May 2018
Last week Macular Society trustee, Paul Ryb, won gold at the world’s International Blind Tennis Tournament in Dublin.
Open day to highlight importance of clinical trials
Latest news, posted 8 May 2018
Moorfields Eye Hospital is holding its annual open day to give the public a chance to find out more about the science and research that lies behind eye treatments.
Google to launch new Android app
Latest news, posted 10 May 2018
Google has announced it is developing an app it hopes will help blind and visually impaired people become more independent.The web giant said it is working on an Android app called Lookout, which gives users auditory cues as they encounter objects, text …
Specialist eye care brought to the high street in Manchester
Latest news, posted 17 May 2018
Specialist sight-saving NHS eye care has been brought to the high street by Manchester Royal Eye Hospital in a new initiative, one of the first of its kind in the UK.