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"Never giving up is my motto"
Latest news, posted 6 July 2026
Despite deteriorating eyesight, difficult terrain and torrential weather, 80-year-old David was determined to complete a gruelling two-day challenge, raising more than £2,500 to support others living with macular disease and fund vital research.
Tributes paid to Macular Society patron Patricia Greene
Latest news, posted 15 July 2026
Macular Society patron and the longest-serving cast member of BBC Radio 4 soap The Archers, Patricia Greene, has died at the age of 95.
New director to help accelerate progress in macular research
Latest news, posted 21 July 2026
The Macular Society has appointed Dr Erika Kennington as its new director of research, strengthening its commitment to increasing research funding for macular disease.
Experts gearing up for return of annual macular disease conference
Latest news, posted 31 July 2026
From AI-powered smart glasses to understanding cell replacement therapy to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD), experts in macular research will come together for the 2026 Macular Disease Conference ‘Hope for the Future’.
Zac Shaw dedicates Commonwealth gold to his mum
Latest news, posted 6 August 2026
Macular Society patron and sprinter Zac Shaw has dedicated what he calls the "highlight of his career" to his late mum, after winning gold at the Commonwealth Games.
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…
Moorfields will highlight rare eye diseases as part of a global campaign
Latest news, posted 25 February 2016
Moorfields Eye Hospital is supporting a global awareness day, which highlights rare diseases and the impact they have on patients’ lives.