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Living with sight loss affects more than just your vision. It can have a deep and lasting impact on your emotional wellbeing too.

Macular disease affects people of all ages, though age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is most common among older adults. The Macular Society supports everyone impacted by macular disease, including those with other types of macular disease who may be younger or still working.

There may be times when you need extra support to help you understand or cope with your sight loss. We offer a variety of services to help you keep your independence and to ensure you never feel alone.

Overcoming the fear of injections

When Hazel was told she would need an injection to treat her wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) she was petrified. But after her first injection her anxieties eased when she realised it was not as scary as it had first seemed.

The current recommended treatments for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic macular oedema (DMO), and retinal vein occlusion (RVO) require injections into the eye (intravitreal injections). Before the injection, the eye is numbed with local anaesthetic and povidone iodine (brand name Betadine) is used to clean the eye and the eyelids.

It is not unusual for some people with macular disease to feel isolated, especially if it’s difficult to get out and about. However, there is no need to feel alone - our telephone befrienders can provide a regular friendly phone call, which may help to rebuild confidence and independence.

Connect with a friendly voice

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