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Artificial intelligence as good as top experts at detecting eye diseases
Latest news, posted 13 August 2018
An artificial intelligence (AI) system can recommend the correct referral decision for over 50 eye diseases with 94% accuracy – matching world leading eye experts.The system developed by researchers at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, DeepMi…
'I could sit at home and feel sorry for myself, or get out and do the things I wanted.'
Latest news, posted 22 August 2018
In 1988, aged just 51, Josephine noticed that straight lines were starting to look wobbly and words were broken up on the page.She recognised the symptoms of macular disease straight away, as her father and aunt had both been affected from the age of 47.
Coming up in Sideview magazine
Latest news, posted 30 August 2018
Look out for the next issue of Sideview, being delivered to Macular Society members in late September.
Drivers to be screened for sight loss
Latest news, posted 3 September 2018
Every driver stopped this month by one of three police forces in England will have their vision checked.
Do you have dry age-related macular degeneration? Would you like to participate in a research study?
Latest news, posted 6 September 2018
Researchers in Southampton and other sites are inviting people with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) to take part in a study investigating whether they have a specific gene change causing their condition.This research aims to identify patients …
Claims for "perfect eyesight” tablets cannot be repeated
Latest news, posted 13 September 2018
A company which claimed that its tablets could cure age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts and glaucoma has been told not to repeat these claims by the Advertising Standards Authority.Promotional material for tablets called "Vision Duo", marke…
Denis Norden CBE 1922 - 2018
Latest news, posted 19 September 2018
Everyone at the Macular Society is saddened to hear of the death of our patron
NHS bosses win landmark legal battle against drug firms
Latest news, posted 21 September 2018
NHS bosses have today won a landmark legal battle against two multinational drug firms which they say will save the tax payer millions of pounds in the treatment of the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK.Today's victory for the 12 Clinical Commissioni…
National Eye Health Week – Our new ambition
Latest news, posted 24 September 2018
Hold the front page!
National Eye Health Week - 'A howl of rage and fear'
Latest news, posted 25 September 2018
As a hospital optometrist I met a patient named Mary at both the macular and low vision clinics, when she attended due to her advanced macular disease.