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New treatment option approved for patients with diabetic macular oedema
Latest news, posted 28 July 2022
Patients living with diabetes-related sight loss could be treated with a new drug, following a recommendation from The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
New National Clinical Director for Eye Care appointed
Latest news, posted 1 August 2022
A new role which could help transform eye care services for people living with macular disease and other sight conditions, has been appointed by NHS England.
"It could be life-changing for so many people"
Latest news, posted 3 August 2022
A 75-year-old man involved in a clinical trial for a new implant for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) says it would be ‘magic’ if the trial is successful.
Ophthalmologist to reveal more about new drug for two types of macular disease
Latest news, posted 3 August 2022
An ophthalmologist who has worked on the clinical trials for the latest drug approved to treat wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic macular oedema (DMO) will reveal more about the treatment and how you can access it, as part of the Macular Society’s monthly webinar series.
Thousands of patients with diabetes-related sight loss given access to new treatment
Latest news, posted 11 August 2022
Thousands of patients with diabetic macular oedema (DMO) could benefit from a steroid treatment, which has previously only been available to those who have received cataract surgery.
Help needed to test home-monitoring app
Latest news, posted 12 August 2022
A digital health company which has developed a new app to enable people with macular disease to monitor their vision from home is looking for volunteers.
Cost of living crisis: what support is available if you are visually impaired?
Latest news, posted 25 August 2022
Many people living with sight loss already face additional, unavoidable costs. So, when the country is facing a cost of living crisis, this undoubtedly has more of an impact on anyone living with a visual impairment.
Faricimab - all you need to know about the new treatment for wet AMD and DMO
Latest news, posted 30 August 2022
"There's a long way to go but I'm more optimistic. I was thinking of retiring a few years ago, now I'm so excited about the treatments we can offer patients I'll probably stay another few years."
Sight loss 'brushed to one side' at work before counselling
Latest news, posted 31 August 2022
A new employment counselling group provided a nursery worker with the confidence to take control of her macular condition at work after initially describing her ‘put up and shut up’ attitude.
New Best disease online support group launches
Latest news, posted 31 August 2022
People living with Best disease will be the latest to benefit from a new condition-specific support group launching later this month.