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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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Take control of your mental health
Posted: Friday 1 May 2026
Being diagnosed with macular disease can affect more than just your sight. Many people often underestimate the impact that living with a degenerative eye condition can have on your emotional well-being too. As Mental Health Awareness Week approaches (11-17 May 2026) we revisit some of the top tips from Suzanne Roberts, one of the Macular Society’s counsellors on how to cope with the emotional impact of sight loss.
Could a Parkinson's drug reduce the frequency of injections for wet AMD?
Posted: Wednesday 8 April 2026
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast are launching a new trial to look at whether L-DOPA, a drug currently used to treat Parkinson's disease, could help people living with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
“I’m not just running for myself, but for the Macular Society and others with macular disease”
Posted: Tuesday 31 March 2026
When Lucy was diagnosed with macular oedema four years ago she feared she wouldn’t be able to enjoy life in the way she could before.