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Macular Society President and Queen's former ophthalmologist leads tributes
Latest news, posted 9 September 2022
The president and founding member of the Macular Society has led the charity’s tributes to Her Majesty The Queen after serving her and the Royal Household as ophthalmologist for 21 years.
Charity runner completes 874-mile Land's End to John O'Groats challenge
Latest news, posted 16 September 2022
A runner has spoken of her “immense gratitude” after completing the 874-mile Land’s End to John O’Groats challenge, from home.
Inspiring talks give hope for the future
Latest news, posted 27 September 2022
Highlights from our annual conference are now available to watch online, with inspiring talks from world-renowned experts in macular disease.
Gene therapy trial tests injection lasting three years
Latest news, posted 23 September 2022
A new clinical trial is underway to test a gene therapy which could treat wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), with an eye injection lasting up to three years.
Cataract surgery and macular degeneration – your questions answered
Latest news, posted 28 September 2022
Does cataract surgery make macular degeneration worse? Consultant ophthalmologist and ophthalmic surgeon professor Gary Misson answers this question and more.
Drug shows potential to slow down dry AMD progression
Latest news, posted 29 September 2022
A new drug being trialled in patients with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has been shown to reduce the rate of progression of the disease in its late stages.
"We want people to carry on doing what they love"
Latest news, posted 18 October 2022
From Meryl Streep to Mo Farah, drawing celebrity portraits has long been a passion of Macular Society group member Peter, who says living with a macular condition doesn’t have to mean giving up something you love.
Participants needed for Charles Bonnet research
Latest news, posted 1 October 2022
Scientists want to understand more about how visual hallucinations caused by sight loss impact the daily lives of those affected.
"How I overcame my fear of needles after my diagnosis"
Latest news, posted 1 October 2022
With a lifelong fear of needles, 72-year-old Dave was understandably anxious and scared when he was diagnosed with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and told he needed regular injections in his eye.
Cost of living: advice from energy saving expert
Latest news, posted 3 October 2022
As the rising cost of living continues to dominate the headlines, we spoke to Kate Urwin, the founder and director of Yorkshire Energy Doctor for some advice on how to tackle price rises.