Join an online community of people with the same type of macular disease as you
Age-related macular degeneration is the most common form of macular disease in the UK today. The Macular Society has a network of support groups accessible over the phone and in person for people with AMD. The society also has groups that are specific to particular types of macular disease.
What are the groups for?
Macular Society peer support groups are attended by thousands of people every month with macular disease. People join the group to:
- Learn more about macular disease
- Connect with others who have macular disease
- Hear from leading clinicians and sight loss professionals
- Reduce feelings of isolation
- Exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease
Online condition specific groups
Diabetic macular oedema group
Meets: third Wednesday of each month
For more information: Please contact Colin Daniels; colin.daniels@macularsociety.org or
01603 937 449.
Myopic macular degeneration group
Meets: second Tuesday of each month
For more information: Please contact Colin Daniels; colin.daniels@macularsociety.org or
01603 937 449.
Sorsby’s fundus dystrophy
Meets: third Monday of each month
For more information: Please contact Colin Daniels; colin.daniels@macularsociety.org or
01603 937 449.
More information
If you would like more information about the groups or you would like to join, please either contact Colin Daniels, Working Age and Young People’s service manager on Colin.daniels@macularsociety.org or 01603 937 449.
Looking for other support?
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.
Local support groups
Our local support groups are for people of working age and older, and provide information, support and friendship to people with macular disease and sight loss.
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.
Working age and young people
The Macular Society's Working Age and Young People's service supports people with macular disease who may not have reached retirement age.