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“With no cure to date, exposure and public awareness is essential to stop this isolating disease"
Posted: Thursday 7 October 2021
First-time London Marathon runner Mark Cooper was motivated to take on the challenge after seeing the impact that macular disease had on his mum.
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All you need to know about injections
Posted: Wednesday 6 October 2021
Why are some types of macular disease treated with injections? And why does that injection need to go into the eye?
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New research projects to stop early AMD and treat macular dystrophies
Posted: Thursday 30 September 2021
Everything we learn about macular disease brings us closer to beating it for good. And thanks to Macular Society members, seven new research projects will start this year – each one bringing a cure closer, or making life better today.
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"I wear sunglasses, take supplements and eat healthily, in the hope I can keep it at bay"
Posted: Wednesday 29 September 2021
Just a few years ago Lisa and her sister were both told they had the very early stages of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) after changes were spotted at the back of their eyes.
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“I feel I need to give a voice to those that feel isolated and unheard.”
Posted: Wednesday 29 September 2021
A police officer will be raising awareness of macular disease among his staff on World Sight Day (Thursday 14 October), after being diagnosed with a rare form of the condition.
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Calls for Parliament to take action on eye health
Posted: Tuesday 28 September 2021
The Macular Society has partnered with pharmaceutical company Roche and Fight for Sight to push eye health up the political agenda at a parliamentary event this month.
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Assistive technology to be showcased
Posted: Friday 17 September 2021
Assistive technology provider Sight and Sound will be discussing and demonstrating the latest equipment, which can make daily life easier for people with macular disease.
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Breakthrough in artificial intelligence (AI) helps detect dry AMD
Posted: Thursday 9 September 2021
Researchers at Moorfields Eye Hospital have developed the first-ever fully automated algorithm, which can detect dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) using common eye scans.
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"I'm determined to live as healthily as I can, to preserve some sight"
Posted: Thursday 2 September 2021
Scott Hamilton is one of many people who attended his two-yearly sight test expecting nothing more than a slight change to his prescription.
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Exploring inclusivity and seeking employment with a visual impairment
Posted: Wednesday 1 September 2021
An accessibility leader, passionate about creating an inclusive and accessible workplace, will discuss seeking employment as a visually impaired person.
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Low vision specialists share expertise and advice
Posted: Tuesday 31 August 2021
Two experts in low vision will join our September Virtual Clinic to update on the latest in their research and developments in wearable technology
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New support available for patients with diabetes-related sight loss
Posted: Thursday 26 August 2021
People with diabetes-related sight loss will be able to share experiences of living with their condition, as well as hear about the latest in treatments and research, at a new support group launching this month.
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