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A clear jelly-like substance called the vitreous humour (or gel) fills the inside of the eye. It allows light to reach the retina (and macula) at the back of the eye. With age, the gel changes, becomes weaker, and shrinks. When this happens, bits called floaters can break loose. They can be seen as specks, flecks or cobwebs that drift around in your field of vision. 

ReadSpeaker allows the text on the website to be read out loud to you. It provides you assistance if you have trouble reading text online. By having the text read out loud to you, you can understand the information on the website more easily. This makes the content more accessible and the website more pleasant to visit. As a user you don’t have to download anything.

What is Skills for Seeing?

One-to-one advice on how to make best use of the vision you have to continue doing the things you love. Combining vision know-how, magnification, lighting and, where it works for you, ‘eccentric viewing’ and ‘steady eye strategy’ techniques.

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When you become a member of the Macular Society you'll have access to the very latest expert advice, information, and support from our team of experts.

How does it work?

Macular Society Membership costs £22 per year and the first six months are free. After the six months are up we'll ask you if you want to continue your Membership. You're under no obligation to join at the end of the trial and we don't take your payment details up front. Terms and conditions apply.

Updated May 2024

Whether you are living with macular disease or have been recently diagnosed, we're here to help. Members are at the heart of the Macular Society, and it’s important to provide these terms and conditions to inform you about Membership on applying to become a member. Once you become a member, you accept the terms and conditions set out below, and authorise Macular Society to manage and process your personal information in line with our privacy policy which is compliant with the data protection laws in the UK.

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As a member, you can log in to our website to read or listen to back issues of Sideview, manage your contact details and renew your membership online.

Being diagnosed with a macular condition can leave you worrying about how you will cope with everyday tasks. You may be concerned about losing your independence and not being able to enjoy activities like reading. Having macular disease needn’t mean losing control of your life. There is plenty of support available from professional services and a growing range of equipment called ‘low vision aids’.