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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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Q&A: How the ECLO service helps people with sight loss
Posted: Friday 13 March 2026
Eye clinic liaison officers (ECLOs) play a vital role signposting patients to information and the support available. We spoke to Moorfields Eye Hospital ECLO Mary Bortolussi about the impact the role can have on people living with sight loss.
“I’m convinced there will be a potential cure in the future”
Posted: Thursday 5 March 2026
Alan thought he just needed a new pair of glasses after he noticed something different about his vision while he was driving. He kept blinking thinking it would go away, but soon learnt this was something he would have to live with as he was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Survey better understands patient experiences of macular treatment
Posted: Thursday 5 March 2026
A survey to better understand the perceptions of patients receiving anti-VEGF injections for macular conditions has highlighted the positive experiences of care, but also the need to involve patients in decisions about their treatment.
Chef with Stargardt launches new cookbook for people with sight loss
Posted: Wednesday 4 March 2026
A chef with Stargardt disease has written a new cookbook designed to make cooking accessible for anyone living with sight loss.
