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Join our call for more ophthalmologists
Latest news, posted 20 March 2019
The Macular Society has launched a petition today to stop people from needlessly losing their sight.
Poor nutrition can lead to sight loss in later life, according to University study
Latest news, posted 22 March 2019
An unhealthy diet including high fat and cholesterol-enriched food can contribute to developing eye diseases which lead to a loss of vision, University of Southampton research has revealed.The study, led by Dr Arjuna Ratnayaka, has shown how retinal pigm…
"To me, to lose your sight is the worst thing that can happen"
Latest news, posted 2 April 2019
For many people, the news they are losing their sight can lead to shock, fear — even despair.
EastEnders' actress June Brown no longer recognises friends
Latest news, posted 8 April 2019
EastEnders veteran June Brown has said she can no longer recognise her friends as she deals with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) at the age of 92.The actress, who plays Dot in the BBC One show, says she has lived with the condition for 10 years.Sp…
How counselling can help you Beat Macular Disease
Latest news, posted 9 April 2019
It can be difficult to come to terms with macular disease.
Artificial intelligence identifies existing drugs that may reduce sight loss from macular degeneration
Latest news, posted 15 April 2019
The initial results from an artificial intelligence project show a number of existing drugs have the potential to reduce sight loss from age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
"I want to find a cure"
Latest news, posted 18 April 2019
Just four days before her 72nd birthday Sandra Orlando will be running the London Marathon to Beat Macular Disease.Sandra only started running as a New Year’s resolution at the age of 64.
"The counsellor helped me to contain the feelings of fear, anxiety, despair and helplessness I was experiencing"
Latest news, posted 23 April 2019
"It is normal to experience powerful feelings after diagnosis and subsequent losses and changes.
Macular Society takes silver at Charity Film Awards
Latest news, posted 27 April 2019
A short film produced by leading sight loss charity the Macular Society has received a silver award at this year’s Charity Film Awards.The film, '5 Years Through the Eyes of a Mum', which highlights the impact of macular disease on a mother and her young…
Dispensing optician running first ever marathon to beat macular disease
Latest news, posted 7 May 2019
A dispensing optician will be running his first ever marathon later this month to help find a cure for macular disease, after seeing the huge impact it can have on people’s lives.