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"We remain fully focused on finding a cure for macular disease."
Latest news, posted 23 March 2020
A message from our chief executive, Cathy Yelf:"What an extraordinary time we are living through at the moment.
New tech support service has helped you stay connected
Latest news, posted 24 March 2020
Whatever our level of sight, it’s hard to ignore just how thoroughly technology has worked its way into all our lives.
Macular Society increases telephone and online support services
Latest news, posted 25 March 2020
We have introduced a range of new telephone and online services to continue supporting people with macular disease in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.Earlier this month we suspended all of our face-to-face volunteering services, including our peer s…
Our Working Age and Young Peoples' Manager shares his self isolation tips
Latest news, posted 27 March 2020
Our working age and young peoples' manager Colin Daniels has shared his top tips for surviving self isolation when you are living with sight loss.
"Focus on the present and the positive things"
Latest news, posted 1 April 2020
Many people living with macular disease face the fear of loneliness and isolation every day of their lives.But with the coronavirus outbreak and the UK being in lockdown at present, there’s a danger that those feelings can be exacerbated, especially for …
Urgent action required to ensure sight-saving injections continue
Latest news, posted 3 April 2020
We have written to health ministers and NHS chiefs in the UK to ensure sight-saving injections continue to be a priority during the coronavirus crisis.Currently, while all routine appointments in eye clinics have been postponed, injections for wet AMD, a…
Dispensing optician offers advice during coronavirus crisis
Latest news, posted 7 April 2020
Emma Woodhouse is a dispensing optician at Specsavers and has offered her support and advice to visually impaired people, to address some of the challenges facing them at this difficult time.
“Talking to them makes me feel strong"
Latest news, posted 8 April 2020
“Something made it very clear to me that I couldn’t sit back and do nothing,” says Judith Hilton, Macular Society member and befriending volunteer.
Patients urged 'not to hold back' from seeking medical treatment for other conditions during pandemic
Latest news, posted 8 April 2020
A statement from the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AoMRC) has recommended patients ‘not to hold back’ from seeking medical treatment for other conditions during the coronavirus pandemic.The statement also recommends the public must be fully confiden…
"Having access to all the information available is more important than ever before"
Latest news, posted 14 April 2020
The Macular Society has produced audio versions of the Prime Minister’s recent communications to households in the UK, so they are accessible to those living with visual impairments.The Government has recently sent letters and information leaflets to 30 …