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Further gene therapy trial results prove positive for wet AMD treatment
Latest news, posted 23 September 2020
A US gene therapy trial for people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has continued to show positive results, according to researchers.
Expert on visual hallucinations to host next Virtual Clinic event
Latest news, posted 29 September 2020
Have you seen things that aren't there?
People with late-stage dry AMD needed for genetic study
Latest news, posted 30 September 2020
Researchers are looking for patients with late-stage, dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) to take part in a study, which could help scientists better understand the role that genetics may play in the disease.
Vision Express raises hundreds of thousands of pounds for people with macular disease
Latest news, posted 7 October 2020
A huge, heartfelt thank you to Vision Express and its customers for raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for the Macular Society this SeptemberFor every eye test last month the high-street optician donated £3 to the Macular Society.
New technology aims to improve patient experience
Latest news, posted 16 October 2020
Researchers working on a new application, which could help improve the patient experience for people with rare eye disease, will update on the project at our Working Age and Young People's Virtual Clinic later this month.
'I've had to deal with all this in my own little world while the coronavirus is going on'
Latest news, posted 20 October 2020
There is no good time for a diagnosis of macular disease and it can be a shock for anyone to process at any time.
Injections which could restore sight to be trialed in humans
Latest news, posted 22 October 2020
Scientists have used gene therapy to partially restore sight in blind mice, using a process known as optogenetics.Optogenetics is the study of adding genes to neuron (nerve) cells so that they can sense light.In trials by the US firm Nanoscope, blind mic…
Bridging the miles with befriending
Latest news, posted 30 October 2020
“We don’t only talk about sight loss,” says Macular Society befriender Peter Bennetts.
Pop legend Vince Hill becomes Macular Society patron
Latest news, posted 30 October 2020
English pop singer, best known for his recording of ‘Edelweiss’, has become a patron of the Macular Society. Vince, aged 86, was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in 2011.
Winter Warmer calls to lift spirits in lockdown
Latest news, posted 3 November 2020
The Macular Society is launching a new series of weekly telephone calls to help raise the spirits of our members over the next few months – while restrictions continue to be put in place across the UK.The Winter Warmer series, which launches tomorrow (We…