Research news

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.

What's the latest in research and how can you get involved in clinical trials?

Posted: 6th January 2021 at 10:14

Last year we launched our Virtual Clinics – a series of webinars bringing you closer to the experts.

'A cure in George’s lifetime would mean everything'

Posted: 21st December 2020 at 10:00

“I remember how we felt when George was diagnosed, we were absolutely devastated, because you start thinking about a 6-year-old boy, and the fact that he’d lost quite a lot of sight so quickly. It was just beyond comprehension."

New treatment for wet AMD approved for NHS patients

Posted: 16th December 2020 at 10:00

A new treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which would could see patients receiving as few as four injections a year, has been approved for use in England and Wales.

Renewed calls for patients with dry AMD to take part in research

Posted: 3rd December 2020 at 08:50

Do you have late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD)? If so, researchers have renewed their calls for your help.