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Could a Parkinson's drug reduce the frequency of injections for wet AMD?
Posted: Wednesday 8 April 2026
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast are launching a new trial to look at whether L-DOPA, a drug currently used to treat Parkinson's disease, could help people living with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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Survey better understands patient experiences of macular treatment
Posted: Thursday 5 March 2026
A survey to better understand the perceptions of patients receiving anti-VEGF injections for macular conditions has highlighted the positive experiences of care, but also the need to involve patients in decisions about their treatment.
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How can research into ageing lead to new AMD treatments?
Posted: Wednesday 4 February 2026
Professor Lynne Cox, a biochemist at the University of Oxford, shares how new insights into cell ageing can help us to better understand and treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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Revolutionary implant for dry AMD - your questions answered
Posted: Thursday 27 November 2025
News broke last month of the positive results from a revolutionary new implant which has enabled people with dry age-related macular degeneration to read letters and numbers again.
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“We’re all hoping research can fix this, aren’t we?”
Posted: Tuesday 18 November 2025
Gill knew what macular degeneration was as it was something her mum had and she had been taking her to regular eye appointments for many years. But, when the optician said she had it in her own eyes, she didn’t take much notice, because it wasn’t affecting her vision.
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Q&A - your questions answered on the PRIMA System clinical trial for dry AMD
Posted: Monday 20 October 2025
All you need to know following the published results of Science Corporation's clinical trial to treat patients with late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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Revolutionary implant allows patients with dry AMD to read again
Posted: Monday 20 October 2025
A revolutionary new implant has restored some vision to patients with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), enabling them to read words and numbers, boosting hopes of a breakthrough treatment.
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Researchers warn of urgent need for national eye and hearing screening
Posted: Friday 10 October 2025
A groundbreaking study has revealed worrying rates of undiagnosed vision and hearing problems among older adults in the UK, raising urgent concerns about preventable sensory loss.
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Macular Society conference shines light on developing treatments
Posted: Thursday 9 October 2025
Our annual Macular Disease Conference: Hope for the Future returned in September, highlighting the experiences of people living with macular disease, exploring the latest in treatments and offering practical and emotional support.
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Genetic counselling and how it helps you
Posted: Tuesday 2 September 2025
What role does genetics play in macular disease? And what is the role of a genetic counsellor? In a recent webinar, Eleanor Schiff, a genetic counsellor at Moorfields Eye Hospital, explained her role, why it’s important, and what families can expect if they decide to explore it.
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How do clinical trials play an important role in research?
Posted: Thursday 7 August 2025
Clinical trials play a vital role in trialling the development of new treatments for conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic macular oedema (DMO). But, how do they work? And, why is participation in these trials so important?
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Experts share latest developments in treatment for macular disease
Posted: Monday 4 August 2025
Groundbreaking research into Stargardt disease, the latest treatments for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and understanding the emotional impact of vision loss are just some of the topics to be explored at this year’s Macular Disease Conference ‘Hope for the Future’.
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