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Macular conditions
Nearly 1.5m people in the UK have macular disease. It affects people of all ages.
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Tributes paid to Macular Society patron Patricia Greene
Posted: Wednesday 15 July 2026
Macular Society patron and the longest-serving cast member of BBC Radio 4 soap The Archers, Patricia Greene, has died at the age of 95.
"Never giving up is my motto"
Posted: Monday 6 July 2026
Despite deteriorating eyesight, difficult terrain and torrential weather, 80-year-old David was determined to complete a gruelling two-day challenge, raising more than £2,500 to support others living with macular disease and fund vital research.
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.