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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.
Loveable mascot digs deep to raise vital funds for macular disease
Latest news, posted 30 March 2022
Vision Express has brought to life its loveable mascot Marvin the Mole in a bid to raise vital funds for people living with macular disease and children with eye cancer.
Researcher hopes gene editing technique could treat Stargardt disease
Latest news, posted 5 April 2022
A researcher looking into the possibility of correcting the faulty gene that causes Stargardt disease has spoken about her groundbreaking project.
First-time marathon runners pledge funds to macular research
Latest news, posted 22 April 2022
A mother and daughter team will be taking on their ever marathon next month to raise vital funds for macular research.
Colleague with Stargardt prompts support from global company
Latest news, posted 25 April 2022
A world-leading producer of high-quality garden seeds has pledged its support to the Macular Society in recognition of its former facilities manager who has a rare form of macular disease.
Professional bodies strengthen campaign to improve eye care services
Latest news, posted 29 April 2022
A coalition of organisations committed to raising awareness of sight loss and improving care for people with deteriorating eye conditions has welcomed two professional bodies to its ranks.