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"It's only now that I have seen the impact macular disease has on people"
A retired ophthalmic nurse said it wasn’t until she began to volunteer with her local support group that she realised the true impact of macular disease and the impact it has on many people’s lives.
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A tribute of kindness in Sidney’s memory
Posted: Monday 24 November 2025
Sidney Hartman’s family honoured his memory after his diagnosis with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Discover how donations in his memory to the Macular Society are raising awareness, inspiring hope, and supporting research into macular disease.
Running in remembrance: raising funds for macular disease
Posted: Monday 24 November 2025
Every year, Susan runs the Great North Run in memory of her father, Neale, who was diagnosed with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Through her fundraising for the Macular Society, she has raised thousands to support vital research, awareness, and services for people affected by macular disease, keeping her father’s memory alive while helping others.
“We’re all hoping research can fix this, aren’t we?”
Posted: Tuesday 18 November 2025
Gill knew what macular degeneration was as it was something her mum had and she had been taking her to regular eye appointments for many years. But, when the optician said she had it in her own eyes, she didn’t take much notice, because it wasn’t affecting her vision.
“I couldn’t understand why other people weren’t seeing what I was seeing”
Posted: Sunday 16 November 2025
Being the only person to see kittens climbing out of her TV, trees growing inside her house and people sat in her bedroom was an alarming experience for Janet after she was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration.
