The latest developments in the search for better treatments and a cure for macular disease.

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Q&A - your questions answered on the PRIMA System clinical trial for dry AMD

Posted: Monday 20 October 2025

All you need to know following the published results of Science Corporation's clinical trial to treat patients with late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

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Revolutionary implant allows patients with dry AMD to read again

Posted: Monday 20 October 2025

A revolutionary new implant has restored some vision to patients with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), enabling them to read words and numbers, boosting hopes of a breakthrough treatment.

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Macular Society conference shines light on developing treatments

Posted: Thursday 9 October 2025

Our annual Macular Disease Conference: Hope for the Future returned in September, highlighting the experiences of people living with macular disease, exploring the latest in treatments and offering practical and emotional support.

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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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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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Patients have a very important part to play in medical research. Without them we would not have the treatments we have today and new and improved treatments would not be possible.