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Spotlight on Best disease
Posted: 4th February 2021 at 09:03
February’s condition-specific Virtual Clinic will shine the spotlight on Best disease – a rare inherited form of macular disease.

What role does genetics play in AMD?
Posted: 2nd February 2021 at 10:06
It is known that a very significant proportion of the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is in our genes.

New survey for patients with diabetic eye disease
Posted: 28th January 2021 at 12:26
The Macular Society is calling for patients with diabetic macular oedema (DMO) to take part in a new survey, to help improve treatment and quality of life for patients.

New research suggests air pollution could increase the risk of developing AMD
Posted: 26th January 2021 at 11:37
Air pollution is linked to a heightened risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a new study.

Webinar to explore the latest in research and treatment for DMO
Posted: 13th January 2021 at 10:04
The first condition of our condition-specific Virtual Clinic of 2021 will take place later this month, focusing on diabetic macular oedema (DMO)

Medical research at risk
Posted: 7th January 2021 at 17:12
The progress of macular research is under threat as the coronavirus could leave a huge hole in medical research funding.