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'It’s certainly different to meeting face-to-face, but it’s been really positive'
Latest news, posted 28 May 2020
Since social distancing guidelines were introduced in March following the coronavirus outbreak, all of our face-to-face services have been suspended and replaced with a range of remote alternatives.It’s been almost three months since any of our macular s…
Patients' sight maintained five years after groundbreaking stem cell treatment
Latest news, posted 28 May 2020
Patients who were the first to receive a new treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) derived from stem cells in 2015 have maintained improvements in their vision five years on.In 2018 it was reported that the first patients to receive a …
'Having that familiar voice on the end of the phone does make a big difference'
Latest news, posted 28 May 2020
“Karen, the Macular Society’s regional manager, said to me: ‘You sound like you’re a bit lonely, Joan?’ And she was right.
Can drinking tea help prevent macular disease?
Latest news, posted 2 June 2020
Recent media reports have suggested that drinking tea could help to prevent the UK’s most common form of macular disease. But, what are the facts?
'Our macular group feels like a huge family'
Latest news, posted 4 June 2020
“It’s so amazing to hear everyone’s voices again.
Retinal tissue partially restored in dry AMD stem cell trial
Latest news, posted 5 June 2020
A study in the United States trialling a potential new treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has reported more encouraging early results, which researchers say demonstrates the condition is not irreversible.Lineage Cell Therapeutics In…
Why is there still no cure for macular disease?
Latest news, posted 9 June 2020
Teams of researchers around the world – including some that our supporters are funding – are attacking macular disease from every angle.
Is blue light damaging my eyes?
Latest news, posted 12 June 2020
Since the UK has been in lockdown many of us are spending more time in front of a screen, posing the question as to whether we are causing further damage to our eyes.There has been conflicting reports about whether blue light can cause damage and more sp…
Volunteers needed to test new vision monitoring app
Latest news, posted 15 June 2020
Volunteers are being asked to test a new app at-home vision monitoring app, which can be used in between clinic appointments.
'My befriendee is an inspiration'
Latest news, posted 16 June 2020
As a former housing officer, Ann Murphy spent much of her career speaking to a wide range of people about a variety of different subjects.So, after retirement she wanted to put her people skills to good use and for the past 18 months she has been volunte…