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Macular conditions
Nearly 1.5m people in the UK have macular disease. It affects people of all ages.
How is macular disease diagnosed?
Various tests can be taken to detect early signs of macular degeneration.
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"The most amazing thing I have ever done"
Posted: Thursday 1 May 2025
Before signing up for the London Marathon, Becky never saw herself as a runner and the furthest she’d ever run was three miles.
How are new treatments developed?
Posted: Monday 28 April 2025
Developing new treatments for macular disease is a lengthy process involving many steps. From understanding the causes of a condition, to finding new treatments to test, and finally, going through the stages of clinical trials.
“I will not be identified by my macular disease”
Posted: Friday 25 April 2025
From experiencing “sheer hell” in the aftermath of his diagnosis to getting his life back on track, Duncan knows all too well how important a positive mindset has been for adapting to a life with macular disease.