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Revolutionary bionic chip inserted in first UK patient with AMD
Posted: 21 January 2022 at 09:00
A patient with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has been able to detect signals in her blind left eye thanks to a revolutionary new implant.
New study could help identify AMD before sight loss occurs
Posted: 12 January 2022 at 17:34
A new study could help to prevent sight loss, by identifying those at risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) before visual symptoms develop.
Study seeks to discover how some gene changes influence macular dystrophies
Posted: 13 January 2022 at 09:48
A new study funded by the Macular Society could lead to improved diagnoses and treatments for macular dystrophies.
Westminster debate highlights urgent need to improve eye care services
Posted: 12 January 2022 at 14:59
A debate in Westminster this week has highlighted the need to improve eye services in the UK to stop people from needlessly losing their sight.
'She longed for the day that research would find a cure for this dreadful disease'
Posted: 11 January 2022 at 10:54
When she was diagnosed age-related macular degeneration (AMD) 16 years ago, Pauline Mason hit the ground running. As well as running the Leeds Macular Society Support Group, Pauline volunteered for the Society, and put herself forward to take part in rese
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