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Warhammer fundraiser to raise awareness of macular disease

Posted: Friday 14 April 2023

A twelve-year-old Warhammer fanatic is organising a fundraising tournament in memory of his beloved late grandad, to raise awareness of macular disease and support others with the condition, after seeing the impact it had on his life.    

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‘Inspirational’ Ann, 99, sets out to complete marathon walking challenge

Posted: Wednesday 5 April 2023

An inspirational 99-year-old is celebrating her milestone year by walking the equivalent distance of a marathon around her local running track in a bid to help beat macular disease.

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Treatment delays – “It’s vitally important to speak out”

Posted: Wednesday 5 April 2023

Stories of delays to vital treatment for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) have been hitting the headlines over the last few weeks. While the news is concerning for many people affected, Pam, who was diagnosed with wet AMD in 2021, has shared why she has spoken out about her own experiences to the national press and why she would encourage others to do the same.

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New drug for dry AMD - Syfovre: your questions answered

Posted: Tuesday 4 April 2023

In February we shared the exciting news that the first-ever drug to treat dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has been approved in the US. With the support of Apellis Pharmaceuticals, which has brought the drug to market, we answer some of your most frequently asked questions.

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Do you suffer from pain after your eye injection?

Posted: Monday 3 April 2023

While many people don’t experience any problems from their regular eye injections, there are a few others who have complained about pain or discomfort in the hours following the treatment.

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Changes to voting affecting blind and partially sighted people

Posted: Monday 3 April 2023

The local elections next month will be the first time people across the country will be asked to provide photo ID in order to vote.

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Workforce Census illustrates severe shortage of eye doctors

Posted: Friday 31 March 2023

The Macular Society has reacted with concern to The Royal College of Ophthalmologist’s 2022 Workforce Census, which reveals the shortage of eye doctors in the UK and the extent of pressure on NHS ophthalmology services.

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“I wanted to do something to challenge myself”

Posted: Friday 31 March 2023

A grandmother of four with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) will be taking on her first-ever marathon this month, at the age of 70.

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"People don’t consider that there will be a life after diagnosis"

Posted: Wednesday 1 March 2023

Beverley has been a Macular Society counsellor for more than 20 years. In this time she has spoken to hundreds of people struggling to come to terms with the life-changing diagnosis of macular disease.

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Help abolish VAT on audiobooks

Posted: Wednesday 1 March 2023

An MP is leading a call in Parliament to abolish VAT on audiobooks, to support people with visual impairments.

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Rare Disease Day 2023: Gene-editing for Stargardt disease a ‘step in the right direction’

Posted: Tuesday 28 February 2023

A PHD student believes that new gene therapy technologies could at some point pave the way for a treatment or a cure.

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First-ever AMD audit highlights importance of regular injections

Posted: Monday 27 February 2023

The UK’s first-ever audit of hospital eye care services for patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has confirmed regular injections help stabilise vision in most patients and early diagnosis and treatment are vital.

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