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How could Meta AI’s glasses help you?
Latest news, posted 5 June 2025
Meta’s AI-powered Ray-Ban glasses are the latest in assistive technology, helping to transform the everyday lives for blind and partially sighted users. Martin, a member of the Macular Society team who was born with a sight loss condition, has been testing the glasses to see how they make every day tasks easier.
Volunteers needed to try new drug for late-stage dry AMD
Latest news, posted 5 June 2025
A company developing a new treatment for late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is looking for volunteers in the UK to take part in a new trial.
Charity football match raises awareness and funds for macular disease
Latest news, posted 12 June 2025
It is any football fan’s dream to play at the home of their favourite club. In May, it became a reality for the founder of a charity football team all while raising awareness of macular disease.
Former Macular Society chief executive awarded MBE
Latest news, posted 14 June 2025
Former Macular Society chief executive Cathy Yelf has been awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in His Majesty The King’s 2025 Birthday Honours List.
“It never crossed my mind that anything was wrong”
Latest news, posted 20 June 2025
At first, Lynda thought she had a problem with her contact lenses. But when she couldn’t get rid of the blurriness, even when she took them out, she knew something must be wrong.
Tributes paid to pioneering eye researcher Professor Pete Coffey
Latest news, posted 2 July 2025
Tributes have been paid to one of the world’s top eye researchers, Professor Pete Coffey, who has sadly passed away after a long illness.
“If I can help somebody with macular disease, then that’s my legacy”
Latest news, posted 4 August 2025
Chris has three simple hopes for the future: to continue be able to read for as long as possible, to keep running while his sight still allows him and to welcome new treatments or even a future cure for macular disease.
Experts share latest developments in treatment for macular disease
Latest news, posted 4 August 2025
Groundbreaking research into Stargardt disease, the latest treatments for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and understanding the emotional impact of vision loss are just some of the topics to be explored at this year’s Macular Disease Conference ‘Hope for the Future’.
How do clinical trials play an important role in research?
Latest news, posted 7 August 2025
Clinical trials play a vital role in trialling the development of new treatments for conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic macular oedema (DMO). But, how do they work? And, why is participation in these trials so important?
“We’re fundraising because we want more people to know about macular disease”
Latest news, posted 3 September 2025
A father and daughter will be running the Great North Run together to raise awareness of macular disease and funds to find a cure.