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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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New report highlights value of early career research
Posted: Wednesday 1 July 2026
The Macular Society has published its first ever PhD impact report, to demonstrate how funding early-career researchers is developing our understanding of macular disease, and improving the lives of people with sight loss.
"Thanks to the Macular Society, we will find a cure"
Posted: Wednesday 24 June 2026
When David was diagnosed with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) he refused to believe it. It was his wife who insisted he get his eyes checked immediately, and she’s been his rock ever since.
New atlas of macula to develop understanding of disease
Posted: Wednesday 24 June 2026
Researchers are creating a new atlas of the macula that could develop our understanding of macular disease.