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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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"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 a rock to him ever since. Two years on, he’s raised over £47,000 for macular research — and just completed a 60-mile trek along Hadrian’s Wall with his boss, Redwheel CEO Tord, by his side.
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.
“I felt this grief that I wouldn’t have my independence anymore"
Posted: Wednesday 17 June 2026
Sue started noticing changes in her vision in her late 30s and 40s. At a regular eye test in 2023 she was given the devastating news that she had macular degeneration in both eyes and could no longer drive.