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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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Invite your MP to learn more about eye care
Posted: Wednesday 7 October 2026
Westminster Eye Health Day returns this year for a chance for politicians to hear more about patients’ experiences in eye care and improve services for everyone living with sight loss.
"Mad nanna" Janet takes to the skies to support macular research
Posted: Friday 25 September 2026
An 80-year-old grandmother is back on solid ground after completing a daring wing walk challenge.
Yuan Gao's top tips for looking after our eyes
Posted: Tuesday 22 September 2026
As part of National Eye Health Week, optometrist Yuan Gao shares his top tips - from foods for helping our eyes to monitoring your vision at home - for living with macular disease.
How diet and supplements can help living with AMD
Posted: Monday 21 September 2026
If you have age-related macular degeneration (AMD) you may have wondered whether changing your diet, or taking supplements could help protect your sight.
