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“It’s possible a cure won’t be found in time to help someone like me. But, something is being done.”
Latest news, posted 9 September 2019
Bill knew that his life would change following his diagnosis of macular disease, but he did not want to simply give up.He said: “When I was diagnosed in 2015, I’d never heard of macular disease, didn’t have a clue what it was; it was a real hammer blow.“…
One in four of the research projects we fund is made possible because someone remembered us in their Will.
Latest news, posted 11 September 2019
This week is Remember a Charity Week, when people across the UK are encouraged to leave a gift in their Will to their favourite charity, after taking care of family and friends.Our legacies manager Julie Edwards says: “It’s a great opportunity to think a…
Eye health research gets a major funding boost for use of data
Latest news, posted 11 September 2019
The research collaboration Action Against Age-related Macular Degeneration, set up by the Macular Society and other charities, is now part of a brand new government-funded push to find new cures for eye diseases.AAAMD is a partner on a project that aims …
“I felt like the world had stopped and I was all alone and very scared.”
Latest news, posted 16 September 2019
At the age of 13 Faith started noticing that she was struggling to see the board at the front of her classroom.She said it felt as though just overnight things that were once clear and focussed were fuzzy and blurred.She was a backstop in the school roun…
Stargardt awareness boosted as football legend Owen reveals son’s diagnosis
Latest news, posted 16 September 2019
The urgent need for clinical research into macular dystrophies has been highlighted after football legend Michael Owen revealed that his teenage son has a rare form of macular disease.The former England striker has brought Stargardt disease sharply into …
High profile eye surgeon struck off
Latest news, posted 19 September 2019
High profile Harley Street ophthalmologist Bobby Qureshi has been struck off for lying to patients about being able to restore their sight after the Macular Society submitted a complaint to the General Medical Council (GMC).Mr Qureshi carried out eye ope…
National Eye Health Week - How to look after your eyes
Latest news, posted 23 September 2019
"We all know how important it is to look after our bodies by exercising regularly and eating healthily, but how many of us really think about how to look after our eyes?
Our 2019 Awards for Excellence winners announced
Latest news, posted 23 September 2019
Each year, we recognise and reward the amazing work that goes into providing services and care for people with macular disease with our Awards for Excellence, presented at our Annual Conference.Thank you to everyone who made a nomination, and to everyone…
National Eye Health Week - "The earlier you pick it up, the better chance you’ve got of saving your eyesight."
Latest news, posted 25 September 2019
Josephine hadn’t noticed any changes to her vision when she was diagnosed with macular disease, only what she believed to be normal signs of ageing.She hadn’t been for an eye test for a number of years and decided she should go along to her local opticia…
Visually impaired sprinter announced as new patron
Latest news, posted 26 September 2019
Para-athlete Zac Shaw has pledged his support to the Macular Society as he has been announced as the organisation’s new patron.Zac is supporting the Society to help raise awareness of macular disease - the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK and highli…