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"It's only now that I have seen the impact macular disease has on people"
A retired ophthalmic nurse said it wasn’t until she began to volunteer with her local support group that she realised the true impact of macular disease and the impact it has on many people’s lives.
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“Don’t let the diagnosis rule your life."
Posted: Thursday 17 October 2024
A yoga instructor who has recently been diagnosed with Stargardt disease has shared how the practice has helped her cope with the condition after she was left feeing “completely alone”.
Half of UK adults expect vision Loss within a decade, yet many skipping eye tests
Posted: Thursday 17 October 2024
A recent survey of over 2,000 UK adults found that half of people expect to experience some form of sight loss within the next decade, yet more than a quarter do not have regular eye tests.
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."
“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.
