Treatment buddies

"To anyone who is fighting against having an injection, I'd say there's no need to be fearful."

Hazel Higgerson, Macular Society treatment buddy

When Hazel was told she would need an injection to treat her wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) she was petrified. But after her first injection her anxieties eased when she realised it was not as scary as it had first seemed.

Hazel is now a treatment buddy for the Society. Treatment buddies offer telephone support to people who are anxious about their injections, and offer information and reassurance.

To talk about injections and treatment buddies

Call the Advice and Information service on 0300 3030 111 or email help@macularsociety.org

Questions about injections

We can answer your questions about injections and put your mind at ease.

Support for you

We provide free information and support to those with macular disease, along with their family and friends, to help people keep their independence.

Befrienders talking to each other on phone

Telephone befriending

If you feel isolated, our telephone befrienders can provide a regular friendly phone call. You can talk about living with macular disease, or not - the conversation is guided by you.

Advice and Information service

Free information and support to those with macular disease, along with their family and friends, to help people retain their independence.