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Coming up in Sideview magazine
Latest news, posted 30 August 2018
Look out for the next issue of Sideview, being delivered to Macular Society members in late September.
Drivers to be screened for sight loss
Latest news, posted 3 September 2018
Every driver stopped this month by one of three police forces in England will have their vision checked.
Do you have dry age-related macular degeneration? Would you like to participate in a research study?
Latest news, posted 6 September 2018
Researchers in Southampton and other sites are inviting people with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) to take part in a study investigating whether they have a specific gene change causing their condition.This research aims to identify patients …
Claims for "perfect eyesight” tablets cannot be repeated
Latest news, posted 13 September 2018
A company which claimed that its tablets could cure age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts and glaucoma has been told not to repeat these claims by the Advertising Standards Authority.Promotional material for tablets called "Vision Duo", marke…
Denis Norden CBE 1922 - 2018
Latest news, posted 19 September 2018
Everyone at the Macular Society is saddened to hear of the death of our patron
NHS bosses win landmark legal battle against drug firms
Latest news, posted 21 September 2018
NHS bosses have today won a landmark legal battle against two multinational drug firms which they say will save the tax payer millions of pounds in the treatment of the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK.Today's victory for the 12 Clinical Commissioni…
National Eye Health Week – Our new ambition
Latest news, posted 24 September 2018
Hold the front page!
National Eye Health Week - 'A howl of rage and fear'
Latest news, posted 25 September 2018
As a hospital optometrist I met a patient named Mary at both the macular and low vision clinics, when she attended due to her advanced macular disease.
National Eye Health Week – Why is nutrition important for eye health?
Latest news, posted 26 September 2018
It’s not surprising that people are confused about the link between nutrition and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
National Eye Health Week – The best advice and support
Latest news, posted 26 September 2018
Being told you have a macular disease is frightening and disorientating.