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“You can learn so much from talking to other people”
Latest news, posted 28 August 2026
For the past 17 years, Julie has been helping others with sight loss, bringing them together as part of the Macular Society’s Jersey Support Group.
“If you feel like there's going to be a hurdle, just give it a go”
Latest news, posted 2 September 2026
When Matt joined a martial arts class three years ago, he knew following the live demonstrations would be a challenge because of his sight loss and considered not going along at all.
How diet and supplements can help living with AMD
Latest news, posted 21 September 2026
If you have age-related macular degeneration (AMD) you may have wondered whether changing your diet, or taking supplements could help protect your sight.
Yuan Gao's top tips for looking after our eyes
Latest news, posted 22 September 2026
As part of National Eye Health Week, optometrist Yuan Gao shares his top tips - from foods for helping our eyes to monitoring your vision at home - for living with macular disease.
"Mad nanna" Janet takes to the skies to support macular research
Latest news, posted 25 September 2026
An 80-year-old grandmother is back on solid ground after completing a daring wing walk challenge.
Invite your MP to learn more about eye care
Latest news, posted 7 October 2026
Westminster Eye Health Day returns this year for a chance for politicians to hear more about patients’ experiences in eye care and improve services for everyone living with sight loss.
New stem cell trial offers potential cure for AMD
Latest news, posted 18 December 2015
Surgeons in London have carried out a pioneering human embryonic stem cell operation in an ongoing trial to find a cure for age-related macular degeneration.This first operation is a major milestone in the London Project to Cure Blindness, which was esta…
Health Talk seeks genomic research participants
Latest news, posted 1 February 2016
Health Talk, which provides free information about health issues by sharing people's real-life experiences, is looking to talk to people who have been invited to take part in the Genome 100,000 Project.
Statins could help prevent AMD
Latest news, posted 5 February 2016
New research has revealed that statins may prevent dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Experiences of Personal Independence Payment on people with sensory impairments
Latest news, posted 9 February 2016
Researchers at NatCen Social Research are currently working on a project about the experiences of people with vision impairment and people with combined hearing and sight loss who have been claiming Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and who will apply fo…