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Hopes are becoming a reality
Posted: Wednesday 4 May 2022
As a member of ‘The Eyes Have It’ coalition, the Macular Society has been pushing for the recruitment of a national clinical director in a campaign to raise awareness of eye health-care issues.
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New chatbot offering timely advice to patients
Posted: Friday 29 April 2022
A virtual rehabilitation assistant could offer timely, relevant information and advice to people with visual impairments.
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'The lights will never go out'
Posted: Friday 29 April 2022
A Macular Society trustee, member and long-time supporter has shared his experiences of being diagnosed with macular disease in his late 40s as part of a global podcast, to support others struggling to come to terms with a diagnosis.
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Professional bodies strengthen campaign to improve eye care services
Posted: Friday 29 April 2022
A coalition of organisations committed to raising awareness of sight loss and improving care for people with deteriorating eye conditions has welcomed two professional bodies to its ranks.
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Colleague with Stargardt prompts support from global company
Posted: Monday 25 April 2022
A world-leading producer of high-quality garden seeds has pledged its support to the Macular Society in recognition of its former facilities manager who has a rare form of macular disease.
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First-time marathon runners pledge funds to macular research
Posted: Friday 22 April 2022
A mother and daughter team will be taking on their ever marathon next month to raise vital funds for macular research.
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Researcher hopes gene editing technique could treat Stargardt disease
Posted: Tuesday 5 April 2022
A researcher looking into the possibility of correcting the faulty gene that causes Stargardt disease has spoken about her groundbreaking project.
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Loveable mascot digs deep to raise vital funds for macular disease
Posted: Wednesday 30 March 2022
Vision Express has brought to life its loveable mascot Marvin the Mole in a bid to raise vital funds for people living with macular disease and children with eye cancer.
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Drug trial for dry AMD slows progression of disease
Posted: Tuesday 29 March 2022
A drug being trialled for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can significantly reduce the progression of the disease, according to new studies.
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Researchers reveal more about potential new drug for AMD
Posted: Monday 28 March 2022
Researchers at Queen Mary University London who are working on a new treatment that could stop dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) developing into wet will reveal more detail about the drug in April.
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“We are seeing potential with this system we’ve not really seen before"
Posted: Thursday 24 March 2022
An eye surgeon who implanted a revolutionary chip into the first person in the UK has revealed more details about the device, which is hoping to restore vision in patients with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) .
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Step Around the World challenge continues to fund vital macular research
Posted: Thursday 24 March 2022
More than 100 people signed up to our Step Around the World (from home) challenge since it launched last year, raising thousands of pounds for vital research for people living with macular disease.
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