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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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World Sight Day: Myopia becoming a major global issue
Posted: Thursday 10 October 2024
Myopia, also known as short sightedness, is becoming a major global issue with new research showing one in three children is affected. In a recent My Macular and Me webinar Dr Annegret Dahlmann-Noor, called for increased awareness and research investment in MMD, which she called an "increasingly common problem."
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“I wanted to feel like Stargardt didn’t hold me back”
Posted: Thursday 3 October 2024
Macular Society patron and sprinter Zac Shaw has opened up about his inspiring experience at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, where he secured two medals – one silver and one bronze.
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“Contacting the Macular Society was the best thing I ever did”
Posted: Friday 27 September 2024
Being diagnosed with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) left Libby feeling “trapped” and scared about her future. But, reaching out for support not only eased her fears, it also transformed her outlook on life with a visual impairment.