Living with macular disease

Macular degeneration can have a big impact on your everyday life, however with the right information and support you can overcome your worries and maintain your independence.

How we can help

The Macular Society has been supporting people with macular conditions for over 30 years. We provide free information and support to those with macular disease, along with their family and friends.

All our services are free; no one has to face macular disease alone.

Macular Society Helpline

Free information and support to those with macular disease, along with their family and friends, to help people retain their independence.

Telephone counselling service

Struggling to cope with macular disease or sight loss? Get free, confidential counselling from trained professionals. Emotional support for individuals and carers.

Befrienders talking to each other on phone

Telephone befriending

If you feel isolated, our telephone befrienders can provide a regular friendly phone call. You can talk about living with macular disease, or not - the conversation is guided by you.

Skills for seeing

Teaching you skills that could help you continue reading, enjoying TV, staying independent and doing the things you love, with macular disease.