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Positive results from phase one gene therapy trial for wet AMD
Latest news, posted 22 October 2019
A new study is testing a gene therapy for people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD).The OPTIC study has recently announced positive results from its phase one clinical trial.Phase one clinical trials test the gene treatment, called ADVM-022,…
Lack of awareness and treatment delays put people at risk of avoidable sight loss
Latest news, posted 30 October 2019
Healthcare professionals and the general public still lack awareness of the most common form of macular disease, a new study of Macular Society members has found.The study, published this week in BMJ Open Ophthalmology, highlighted delays in diagnosing p…
“I feel like there’s a lot I can pass on from my own experiences”
Latest news, posted 1 November 2019
Today marks the start of Befriending Week, a chance to highlight the important work our telephone befrienders do to help people to rebuild their confidence and maintain their independence.
"I think it's fabulous what progress is being made...it sounds like a much better picture for people for the future"
Latest news, posted 7 November 2019
The daughter of comedy writer and TV presenter, Denis Norden, has become a Patron of the Macular Society in memory of her late father.Maggie Norden, who is a broadcaster and journalist, said the Society was a great source of information and support to he…
AMD could affect 10m more people in Europe by 2050
Latest news, posted 12 November 2019
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) could affect 10 million more people in Europe by 2050, according to a new study.
A cure can't wait any longer
Latest news, posted 25 November 2019
"I knew it wasn’t going to be good news when the consultant shook his head and said: 'You know, I really hate my job sometimes.'
Only research can give us the answers
Latest news, posted 3 December 2019
A lot has changed over the last 20 years for people with macular disease.
New Working Age and Young People’s Service launched
Latest news, posted 9 December 2019
We have launched a new service dedicated to younger and working age people with macular disease.The Working Age and Young People’s Service has been set up to provide a comprehensive range of support, specially tailored to meet the needs of younger people…
What research is on the horizon?
Latest news, posted 12 December 2019
As more people are being diagnosed with macular disease and the number of people living with it is expected to double by 2050, it is more crucial than ever before that we find a cure.While research has helped us to understand far more over the past few y…
National report addresses challenges facing ophthalmology services
Latest news, posted 20 December 2019
A national report by the Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) has made a series of recommendations to address the challenge of the rising demand in ophthalmology services due to an ageing population.The GIRFT programme works with frontline clinicians to h…