Macular Society | UK charity for anyone affected by age-related macular degeneration, macular disease or macular conditions

NICE recommends Jetrea

The Macular Society has welcomed a draft decision by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to recommend a new treatment for vitreomacular traction, a condition which can lead to macular holes and severe loss of sight.
Lens implant launched

A new implanted lens for end-stage age-related macular degeneration is available privately in the UK.

Spring raffle winner

When June went to work for the newly created NHS in 1949 she was 16 and it was her first job from school. Now retired and a grandparent, June is the happy winner of £5,000 in our spring raffle. The Society’s raffle, held twice a year, has made over £100,000 profit since it started in spring 2012. Read more
Prime Minister acknowledges challenge for eye health services

Prime Minister, David Cameron has backed a call today for eye health to be a priority. Read more

News

People with sight loss are almost twice as likely to fall and be injured

New research released in Falls Awareness Week shows people with sight loss are almost twice as likely to fall and be injured than sighted people. Read more
Lens implant launched

A new implanted lens for end-stage age-related macular degeneration is available privately in the UK. Read more

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