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Macular disease is no barrier to travel. With some planning research, travelling around your local area, throughout the UK and even abroad is possible.

We all like to go out to eat with friends and family. This does not need to stop because you have macular disease. Going to restaurants is an important thing to keep doing. It should also be an enjoyable experience. Below you will find some tips to help make eating out still enjoyable.

Shopping is one of life's necessities; many people find it enjoyable. Macular disease can make shopping daunting and difficult. But with a few changes, you can still go out shopping should you wish to.

We hope you have not been diagnosed with macular disease. But perhaps your optometrist has advised that you might be at risk?

While the causes of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are not fully understood, scientists believe factors responsible include age, genetics, smoking, exposure to sunlight and diet.

This chicken, kale and ginger stir fry is nutritious, colourful and delicious – and it only takes 20 minutes to prepare. If you know someone else who’d enjoy it, please pass it on using the buttons below!

This Greek salad serves 2 as a main, 4 as a side (double quantities to serve 4 as a main). If you know someone else who’d enjoy it, please pass it on using the buttons below!

Asian winter salad with spicy peanut dressing

This winter salad is bursting with vitamins and antioxidants! Not only is it good for your eye health, but your immune system too. Serve on its own for a vibrant, vegetarian meal, or with chicken, steak or prawns.

Bright light may be uncomfortable for many people with macular conditions. It is important to protect your eyes from glare and ultraviolet light.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK. More than half of people who are visually impaired in the UK have lost their sight as a result of AMD. The earlier we give up smoking the better, but it is never too late to stop. Even if you already have AMD, it will progress faster if you continue to smoke.