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Macular conditions
Nearly 1.5m people in the UK have macular disease. It affects people of all ages.
How is macular disease diagnosed?
Various tests can be taken to detect early signs of macular degeneration.
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“I get both joy and comfort from painting as someone with a visual impairment”
Posted: Thursday 4 September 2025
Having been forced into early retirement, John has always been determined not to be beaten by macular disease. His career as a civil engineer may have been over sooner than planned, but he has since rediscovered his passion for painting.
“We’re fundraising because we want more people to know about macular disease”
Posted: Wednesday 3 September 2025
A father and daughter will be running the Great North Run together to raise awareness of macular disease and funds to find a cure.
Dealing with a diagnosis
Posted: Wednesday 3 September 2025
When you step out of the consultant’s office after being diagnosed with macular disease, it can feel quite overwhelming. Many people often can't quite remember what was said, and aren’t sure what you’re supposed to do if your eyesight gets worse. Our helpline team is here to make things clearer.