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“You can learn so much from talking to other people”
Posted: Friday 28 August 2026
For the past 17 years, Julie has been helping others with sight loss, bringing them together as part of the Macular Society’s Jersey Support Group.
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Couple's kiltwalk to help people living with macular disease
Posted: Wednesday 26 August 2026
Proudly wearing their finest kilts, Lisa and her husband Chris are preparing to join the Edinburgh Kiltwalk this September to raise funds and awareness for the Macular Society.
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Zac Shaw dedicates Commonwealth gold to his mum
Posted: Thursday 6 August 2026
Macular Society patron and sprinter Zac Shaw has dedicated what he calls the "highlight of his career" to his late mum, after winning gold at the Commonwealth Games.
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Experts gearing up for return of annual macular disease conference
Posted: Friday 31 July 2026
From AI-powered smart glasses to understanding cell replacement therapy to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD), experts in macular research will come together for the 2026 Macular Disease Conference ‘Hope for the Future’.
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New director to help accelerate progress in macular research
Posted: Tuesday 21 July 2026
The Macular Society has appointed Dr Erika Kennington as its new director of research, strengthening its commitment to increasing research funding for macular disease.
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Tributes paid to Macular Society patron Patricia Greene
Posted: Wednesday 15 July 2026
Macular Society patron and the longest-serving cast member of BBC Radio 4 soap The Archers, Patricia Greene, has died at the age of 95.
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"Never giving up is my motto"
Posted: Monday 6 July 2026
Despite deteriorating eyesight, difficult terrain and torrential weather, 80-year-old David was determined to complete a gruelling two-day challenge, raising more than £2,500 to support others living with macular disease and fund vital research.
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New report highlights value of early career research
Posted: Wednesday 1 July 2026
The Macular Society has published its first ever PhD impact report, to demonstrate how funding early-career researchers is developing our understanding of macular disease, and improving the lives of people with sight loss.
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"Thanks to the Macular Society, we will find a cure"
Posted: Wednesday 24 June 2026
When David was diagnosed with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) he refused to believe it. It was his wife who insisted he get his eyes checked immediately, and she’s been his rock ever since.
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New atlas of macula to develop understanding of disease
Posted: Wednesday 24 June 2026
Researchers are creating a new atlas of the macula that could develop our understanding of macular disease.
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“I felt this grief that I wouldn’t have my independence anymore"
Posted: Wednesday 17 June 2026
Sue started noticing changes in her vision in her late 30s and 40s. At a regular eye test in 2023 she was given the devastating news that she had macular degeneration in both eyes and could no longer drive.
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Macular Society appoints new Chair of Trustees
Posted: Wednesday 3 June 2026
The Macular Society is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Chair of Trustees who will take up the role in September.
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