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US stem cell trial for dry AMD

Latest news, posted 17 July 2019

A clinical trial being conducted in the US and Israel is treating advanced dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) with new retinal cells, developed from stem cells.The study is similar to the London Project to Cure Blindness taking place at Universit…

"It's just about doing what you can to avoid stopping what you enjoy"

Latest news, posted 18 July 2019

Keen artist Marlene Jones was diagnosed with macular disease 17 years ago.

"My life is none the worse for having Stargardt disease"

Latest news, posted 22 July 2019

Daniel was diagnosed with Stargardt disease at the age of 10.

Government considers new sight test for drivers over 70

Latest news, posted 24 July 2019

A new report highlights the Government’s commitment to consider mandatory eyesight tests for older drivers.

"I really can’t emphasise enough just how much fun it is to be out on the pitch again."

Latest news, posted 31 July 2019

“I really didn’t expect to be returning to play football at 77 years old,” but that’s exactly what David Golding, a Macular Society Support Group leader, did earlier this year – but with a slightly unusual twist.David and two members of the Bude and Hols…

Professional conference aims to reduce fear and isolation in patients

Latest news, posted 5 August 2019

The Macular Society’s fourth annual professional conference, Experts in Macular Disease, is set to take place in October.The event aims to encourage those in the sector to work together in order to reduce feelings of fear and isolation in patients by imp…

"The thought of losing my sight is such a daunting prospect”

Latest news, posted 12 August 2019

Julie, 42, was diagnosed with macular disease in her early 20s and assumed it would be a long time before her eye sight started to deteriorate.“I had been so blasé about being diagnosed with macular disease, due to not having any symptoms for such a long…

Do you know the difference between wet and dry AMD?

Latest news, posted 19 August 2019

People diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) will be told if their condition is ‘wet’ or ‘dry’.This distinction affects whether the condition can be treated or not, its progression, and how you need to monitor it.

Long-term exposure to air pollution could heighten AMD risk

Latest news, posted 22 August 2019

Taiwanese researchers have highlighted an association between long-term exposure to air pollution from vehicle exhaust and an individual’s risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Gene therapy for rare eye disease set to be offered on NHS

Latest news, posted 4 September 2019

A gene therapy for a rare inherited eye disorder which can improve vision could soon be available on the NHS.Today the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended Luxturna (voretigene neparvovec) for use in the NHS in England…