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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.
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Volunteers needed to try new drug for late-stage dry AMD
Posted: Thursday 5 June 2025
A company developing a new treatment for late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is looking for volunteers in the UK to take part in a new trial.
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"I was determined to get help for my mum"
Posted: Wednesday 28 May 2025
When Ruth was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) last year, it was her daughter Ann who saw it as her mission to find her mum much needed support.
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"Something I never thought I’d achieve"
Posted: Wednesday 28 May 2025
Armaan, who was diagnosed with macular dystrophy when he was 11 years old, took on his first ever marathon in April, to prove to himself that he could achieve something he never thought he would with sight loss.
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"The most amazing thing I have ever done"
Posted: Thursday 1 May 2025
Before signing up for the London Marathon, Becky never saw herself as a runner and the furthest she’d ever run was three miles.
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How are new treatments developed?
Posted: Monday 28 April 2025
Developing new treatments for macular disease is a lengthy process involving many steps. From understanding the causes of a condition, to finding new treatments to test, and finally, going through the stages of clinical trials.
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“I will not be identified by my macular disease”
Posted: Friday 25 April 2025
From experiencing “sheer hell” in the aftermath of his diagnosis to getting his life back on track, Duncan knows all too well how important a positive mindset has been for adapting to a life with macular disease.
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Top tips for travelling with sight loss
Posted: Friday 25 April 2025
With summer on the horizon, with it comes the excitement of planning holidays, weekends away and even just a day trip to somewhere new. But if you’re living with sight loss, especially macular disease, travel can bring a few extra challenges.
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Parliament to explore impact of independent sector on NHS eye care
Posted: Wednesday 2 April 2025
A new Early Day Motion (EDM) is set to be introduced in Parliament to examine how independent sector providers are affecting NHS eye care, particularly for people with conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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Friends take on epic mountain challenge to beat macular disease
Posted: Tuesday 1 April 2025
From Yorkshire to Tanzania, two friends who spend their working lives treating people with macular disease are taking on a series of epic mountain climbs in 2025, raising funds to find a cure.
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How could the proposed changes to benefits affect you?
Posted: Friday 28 March 2025
The Government has launched a public consultation on major changes to health and disability benefits, as well as employment support.
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How to make the most out of your optician appointments
Posted: Wednesday 26 March 2025
From what to ask your opticians, to a guide on what to take with you to an appointment, the latest episode of the My Macular and Me podcast looks at how you can make the most out of your optician appointments.
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