Professional resources
Eyecare professionals are on the front line of the fight against macular disease. These resources can help make sight loss less frightening for patients, and help you to be there for people facing macular disease today.
Many of our leaflets are available for PDF download below.
Macular conditions
Nearly 1.5m people in the UK have macular disease. It affects people of all ages.
Practical tips and advice
Our practical guides cover technology, your rights, coping at home, enjoying life out and about, and tips for healthy living, including nutrition.
Diagnosis and treatment
The optometrist at your local optician’s practice can test sight, prescribe glasses and check for eye disease.
What to do after diagnosis
When you are diagnosed with a sight loss condition, it can be overwhelming and you might not know what to do first. We are here to guide you with what to do after receiving a diagnosis and to help you get any support you may need.
Leaflets
For more helpful resources, please see our macular conditions and practical guides pages - all our web pages are easily printed to hand out or read later.
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