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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.
How can eye clinics improve AMD services?
Latest news, posted 3 March 2021
A new initiative to improve hospital eye care services for patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) will be the subject of this month’s Virtual Clinic.
Health secretary urged to prioritise funding for medical research charities
Latest news, posted 4 March 2021
Our chief executive Cathy Yelf was among a number of charity CEOs who met with the health secretary Matt Hancock last week to discuss the impact of the coronavirus on medical research.
Spring Sideview out soon
Latest news, posted 10 March 2021
Sideview is the Macular Society’s quarterly magazine, sent to all members in large print, audio CD or digital download. Look out for your spring edition in the next week.
Webinar to explore progress of research into rare macular condition
Latest news, posted 11 March 2021
A potential treatment for a rare form of macular disease called Doyne honeycomb dystrophy will be the focus of this month’s condition-specific Virtual Clinic.
Campaign helps those with AMD live more independently
Latest news, posted 31 March 2021
Novartis, along with the support of the Macular Society and its members, has today launched a campaign to help those with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) continue to live more independently.
Air pollution and AMD - should you be worried?
Latest news, posted 1 April 2021
There have been several studies looking at the possible links between exposure to pollution and the increased risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
New training for eyecare professionals to improve diagnosis experience
Latest news, posted 6 April 2021
Being told you are losing your sight can be devastating. It can leave you feeling isolated, lonely and full of fear for the future.