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“I get both joy and comfort from painting as someone with a visual impairment”
Posted: Thursday 4 September 2025
Having been forced into early retirement, John has always been determined not to be beaten by macular disease. His career as a civil engineer may have been over sooner than planned, but he has since rediscovered his passion for painting.
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“We’re fundraising because we want more people to know about macular disease”
Posted: Wednesday 3 September 2025
A father and daughter will be running the Great North Run together to raise awareness of macular disease and funds to find a cure.
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Dealing with a diagnosis
Posted: Wednesday 3 September 2025
When you step out of the consultant’s office after being diagnosed with macular disease, it can feel quite overwhelming. Many people often can't quite remember what was said, and aren’t sure what you’re supposed to do if your eyesight gets worse. Our helpline team is here to make things clearer.
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“One small change opened up my world”
Posted: Wednesday 3 September 2025
Brian’s sight problems began in 1992 when he had a retinal vein occlusion in his left eye. But, he didn’t notice a lot of change as he still had good sight in his right eye and he continued to drive and live normally.
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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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“If I can help somebody with macular disease, then that’s my legacy”
Posted: Monday 4 August 2025
Chris has three simple hopes for the future: to continue be able to read for as long as possible, to keep running while his sight still allows him and to welcome new treatments or even a future cure for macular disease.
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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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Tributes paid to pioneering eye researcher Professor Pete Coffey
Posted: Wednesday 2 July 2025
Tributes have been paid to one of the world’s top eye researchers, Professor Pete Coffey, who has sadly passed away after a long illness.
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“It never crossed my mind that anything was wrong”
Posted: Friday 20 June 2025
At first, Lynda thought she had a problem with her contact lenses. But when she couldn’t get rid of the blurriness, even when she took them out, she knew something must be wrong.
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Former Macular Society chief executive awarded MBE
Posted: Saturday 14 June 2025
Former Macular Society chief executive Cathy Yelf has been awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in His Majesty The King’s 2025 Birthday Honours List.
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Charity football match raises awareness and funds for macular disease
Posted: Thursday 12 June 2025
It is any football fan’s dream to play at the home of their favourite club. In May, it became a reality for the founder of a charity football team all while raising awareness of macular disease.
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