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Nearly 1.5m people in the UK have macular disease. It affects people of all ages.
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Former Macular Society chief executive awarded MBE
Posted: Saturday 14 June 2025
Former Macular Society chief executive Cathy Yelf has been awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in His Majesty The King’s 2025 Birthday Honours List.
Charity football match raises awareness and funds for macular disease
Posted: Thursday 12 June 2025
It is any football fan’s dream to play at the home of their favourite club. In May, it became a reality for the founder of a charity football team all while raising awareness of macular disease.
How could Meta AI’s glasses help you?
Posted: Thursday 5 June 2025
Meta’s AI-powered Ray-Ban glasses are the latest in assistive technology, helping to transform the everyday lives for blind and partially sighted users. Martin, a member of the Macular Society team who was born with a sight loss condition, has been testing the glasses to see how they make every day tasks easier.