People we help

Matilda's story
We keep thinking she’s only seven, so maybe something will come up in her lifetime, say Matilda's parents.

Kelly's story
Just knowing that The Macular Society is giving a lot of money to research is a great thing.

Kate's story
Macular disease. Nobody had heard of it at all 20 years ago. And there is still no cure today.

Katie's story
I just remember going home and breaking down.

Kristy's story
I had someone in my corner.

Sue's story
I was in dire straits as to what to do.

Gillian's story
I would have given up usage of any body part before my precious eyes.

Anna's story
The most helpful conversation I've had.

Elaine's story
The power of peer support

Malcolm's story
Fighting for follow up appointments.

Jean's story
Counselling helped me tell my story.

Rita's story
Rita is inspired by her befriender's positive outlook: "He doesn’t let his sight loss stop him."