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What role does genetics play in AMD?
Latest news, posted 2 February 2021
It is known that a very significant proportion of the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is in our genes.
'What better way to start 2021 than by opening my front door and climbing Mount Everest'
Latest news, posted 4 February 2021
A former Macular Society regional manager has proven you do not need to leave home to take on a big challenge in 2021, after scaling the height of Mount Everest without stepping outside.
Spotlight on Best disease
Latest news, posted 4 February 2021
February’s condition-specific Virtual Clinic will shine the spotlight on Best disease – a rare inherited form of macular disease.
Has the coronavirus affected your sight? We would like to hear from you
Latest news, posted 4 February 2021
If you have wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and have been unable to receive injections for any reason during the pandemic and this has adversely affected your sight, we would like to hear from you.
Charles Bonnet Syndrome storyline to feature on TV soap opera
Latest news, posted 4 February 2021
Next week a character in popular TV soap opera Coronation Street will admit to experiencing visual hallucinations, known as Charles Bonnet Syndrome.
Homeschooling tips
Latest news, posted 11 February 2021
The pandemic has presented new challenges to everyone and for parents, homeschooling has possibly been one of the biggest.
“There were people in the house and they wouldn’t let me out”
Latest news, posted 16 February 2021
Angela Edwards had a lucky escape after jumping from her bedroom window after experiencing ‘terrifying’ visual hallucinations.
Help researchers build new assistive technology
Latest news, posted 18 February 2021
Researchers are calling for your help to understand your preferred ways of accessing information online.
Coronavirus home testing kits made more accessible for people with sight loss
Latest news, posted 22 February 2021
The government has introduced a number of new improvements to the home testing programme to make them more accessible to those living with sight loss.
“I might look like you, but I am living with a sight condition. It impacts my vision and my mental health every day”
Latest news, posted 26 February 2021
Beth was diagnosed with a rare type of macular disease, in January last year. It took three months for her to get the diagnosis after she started experiencing flashes of light in her vision.