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'I can’t go out and run a half marathon but I can sit on the phone and talk to people'
Posted: Monday 1 November 2021
Barbara was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in her right eye more than three years ago, but it was only when the condition started to affect both eyes in lockdown last year that it really started to have an impact on her life.
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What would it really take to end macular disease? Professor Andrew Dick reveals all
Posted: Friday 29 October 2021
For more than 30 years, Professor Andrew Dick has been investigating what happens when the immune system goes wrong – and since 2012, his lab has been focused on age-related macular degeneration (AMD). We asked him what excites him about his work.
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'I hope and pray a cure will come in time for all of us living with macular disease'
Posted: Friday 29 October 2021
Margaret with diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in 2016 and was frightened for her future, waking up each day and wondering what she'd be able to see.
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High street opticians raises funds for two vital causes
Posted: Friday 15 October 2021
This October, colleagues at Vision Express stores across the UK are taking part in a range of fundraising activities to raise vital funds for the Macular Society and the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT).
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New online risk checker estimates your risk of developing macular disease
Posted: Thursday 14 October 2021
A new online tool, Risk Checker, can estimate your risk of developing the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK.
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Have you ever wondered what benefits you might be entitled to?
Posted: Tuesday 12 October 2021
As part of the Macular Society Virtual Clinics series, we will be hosting a benefits surgery this month.
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“You can’t find any better support than from people who are living with the same condition you are”
Posted: Tuesday 12 October 2021
In September last year Shona was out having breakfast with her grandparents when she looked down at her food to see black dots everywhere.
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“With no cure to date, exposure and public awareness is essential to stop this isolating disease"
Posted: Thursday 7 October 2021
First-time London Marathon runner Mark Cooper was motivated to take on the challenge after seeing the impact that macular disease had on his mum.
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All you need to know about injections
Posted: Wednesday 6 October 2021
Why are some types of macular disease treated with injections? And why does that injection need to go into the eye?
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New research projects to stop early AMD and treat macular dystrophies
Posted: Thursday 30 September 2021
Everything we learn about macular disease brings us closer to beating it for good. And thanks to Macular Society members, seven new research projects will start this year – each one bringing a cure closer, or making life better today.
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"I wear sunglasses, take supplements and eat healthily, in the hope I can keep it at bay"
Posted: Wednesday 29 September 2021
Just a few years ago Lisa and her sister were both told they had the very early stages of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) after changes were spotted at the back of their eyes.
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“I feel I need to give a voice to those that feel isolated and unheard.”
Posted: Wednesday 29 September 2021
A police officer will be raising awareness of macular disease among his staff on World Sight Day (Thursday 14 October), after being diagnosed with a rare form of the condition.
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