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Genetic researcher shines spotlight on ‘first of its kind’ project for Rare Disease Day
Latest news, posted 25 February 2022
Genetic researcher Dr Jamie Ellingford will be revealing all about his latest research, which hopes to find answers to why people develop macular dystrophies.
Researchers call for support from patients
Latest news, posted 1 March 2022
Researchers are looking for patients with wet and dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) to take part in two separate studies.
'Get technically savvy' – top advice from people living with macular disease
Latest news, posted 3 March 2022
Three people who have been living with macular disease for more than 10 years have shared their top pieces of advice for others receiving a diagnosis.
New support group offers a chance to share experience and information
Latest news, posted 3 March 2022
A new support group for people living with Sorsby Fundus Dystrophy has been welcomed by patients living with the condition.
Employment and sight loss - tips and advice for jobseekers
Latest news, posted 9 March 2022
While it can take someone who is visually impaired twice as long to find work, employment advisors have shared their tips for jobseekers with sight loss.
Mum takes macular disease fight into the boxing ring
Latest news, posted 23 March 2022
A mother of two spent 12 weeks transforming from her profession as an ice cream seller into a boxer, as she staged her own fight against macular disease.
Step Around the World challenge continues to fund vital macular research
Latest news, posted 24 March 2022
More than 100 people signed up to our Step Around the World (from home) challenge since it launched last year, raising thousands of pounds for vital research for people living with macular disease.
“We are seeing potential with this system we’ve not really seen before"
Latest news, posted 24 March 2022
An eye surgeon who implanted a revolutionary chip into the first person in the UK has revealed more details about the device, which is hoping to restore vision in patients with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) .
Researchers reveal more about potential new drug for AMD
Latest news, posted 28 March 2022
Researchers at Queen Mary University London who are working on a new treatment that could stop dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) developing into wet will reveal more detail about the drug in April.
Drug trial for dry AMD slows progression of disease
Latest news, posted 29 March 2022
A drug being trialled for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can significantly reduce the progression of the disease, according to new studies.