Research news

What would it really take to end macular disease? Professor Andrew Dick reveals all

Posted: 29 October 2021 at 16:21

For more than 30 years, Professor Andrew Dick has been investigating what happens when the immune system goes wrong – and since 2012, his lab has been focused on age-related macular degeneration (AMD). We asked him what excites him about his work.

New research projects to stop early AMD and treat macular dystrophies

Posted: 30 September 2021 at 13:51

Everything we learn about macular disease brings us closer to beating it for good. And thanks to Macular Society members, seven new research projects will start this year – each one bringing a cure closer, or making life better today.

Breakthrough in artificial intelligence (AI) helps detect dry AMD

Posted: 9 September 2021 at 07:26

Researchers at Moorfields Eye Hospital have developed the first-ever fully automated algorithm, which can detect dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) using common eye scans.

Ophthalmology experts unite to discuss possible treatments for dry AMD

Posted: 5 August 2021 at 16:27

A global summit will be held in October, bringing together ophthalmology experts from across the world, to share the latest in treatments and research for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Researchers to discuss early onset AMD and why it occurs

Posted: 9 July 2021 at 10:43

Researchers working on a project to develop a test to identify the genetic causes of early onset age-related macular degeneration (EOMD) will join us at our next condition-specific Virtual Clinic this month.

Lack of information and support for sight loss due to diabetes

Posted: 30 June 2021 at 10:00

Patients with diabetes-related sight loss are being left anxious and uncertain about their future as they are given very little information about their condition, or the support available.