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A macular condition can bring practical and emotional life changes for those diagnosed and for their family and friends.

When you are first diagnosed with macular disease, it can be a shock and you might not know what to do next. You might not even fully understand what your new condition is. This section will guide you in what you need to do. You can carry out these actions in any order you wish and it is important you go at your own pace. There is no right or wrong way.

Dry aged-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a slow deterioration of the cells of the macula, often over many years. There is no medical treatment for dry AMD but research is going on around the world, including research funded by the Macular Society.

The health care system can be difficult to navigate and you might not know the best person to talk to in order to get the right help. Here you can read about the different roles of the people you’ll encounter, and who can help.

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Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK. It ruthlessly steals the sight of children and adults alike, and right now there is no cure.