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"I know my eyesight will change, so I want to live in the here and now"
Posted: Monday 24 June 2024
Nancy assumed her vision changes were just part of getting older. When she noticed blank spots and disappearing words while reading, she thought she needed a new prescription.
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Stopping the build-up of toxic waste in dry AMD
Posted: Monday 24 June 2024
In dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), toxic waste builds up in the retina because cells can't clear it. Dr. Arjuna Ratnayaka is researching ways to activate the cells’ waste removal system to reduce this buildup and protect vision.
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Boosting key protein in eye cells shows promise in preventing AMD
Posted: Friday 7 June 2024
Increasing the levels of a key protein in eye cells may help protect against age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to new research led by the University of Bristol.
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Voting with a visual impairment
Posted: Thursday 6 June 2024
With a general election coming up, Colin Daniels, our Working Age and Young People’s Service Manager, tells you what you need to know to make sure you can vote independently on Thursday 4 July.
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How is the landscape for treatments for macular disease changing?
Posted: Wednesday 5 June 2024
From new drugs to treat wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) to the first-ever drug being approved to treat dry AMD in the US, the treatment landscape for people with macular disease is changing rapidly.
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Macular disease top priority in UK eye research
Posted: Tuesday 4 June 2024
Macular disease has been identified as a top priority for eye care research in the UK over the next five years, according to a new study published in the journal Eye.
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"Volunteering is very fulfilling and it keeps your brain and body active”
Posted: Monday 3 June 2024
When Tricia was diagnosed with macular disease, she already had a support system in place, thanks to her role as a volunteer with her local support group.
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“It's really important leaders have close connections with the people they support”
Posted: Thursday 30 May 2024
The Macular Society is pleased to announce the appointment of its new chief executive. Ed Holloway will join the Society in July and brings with him a wealth of experience in the charity sector.
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“When you start exploring the world with all your senses it comes alive for you”
Posted: Monday 13 May 2024
Whether it's walking, swimming, or gardening, getting active outdoors can be great for reducing stress and anxiety and improving our mental well-being. A diagnosis of macular disease shouldn’t stand in the way of you enjoying outdoor hobbies. People find ways to adapt and stay active, despite sight loss.
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Optometry vs ophthalmology – your questions answered
Posted: Wednesday 1 May 2024
Are you familiar with the distinction between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist, and how each professional can support you? Optometrist Yuan Gao and consultant ophthalmic surgeon and retinal specialist, Rashmi Akshikar joined us for April’s My Macular and Me webinar.
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New study identifies 87 genes linked to AMD
Posted: Friday 26 April 2024
Researchers at the National Eye Institute in the USA have discovered 87 genes in retinal cells that could be affected by environmental factors which may influence the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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'It's very important that I make the best of what I can see and do now'
Posted: Thursday 25 April 2024
John has been creative for as long as he can remember, and is determined to keep doing what he loves, while adjusting to life with sight loss.
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