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"Without the support group I would have become very depressed"
Posted: Monday 23 August 2021
The Macular Society successfully bid for a grant of £300,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund in Wales to let them carry on helping over 2,500 people losing their sight in Wales.
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Cone cells: why do they matter?
Posted: Friday 13 August 2021
Cone dystrophy will be the focus of our next condition-specific Virtual Clinic this month - a condition which leads to loss of central and colour vision.
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Ophthalmology experts unite to discuss possible treatments for dry AMD
Posted: Thursday 5 August 2021
A global summit will be held in October, bringing together ophthalmology experts from across the world, to share the latest in treatments and research for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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Wife campaigns for positive change in memory of late husband
Posted: Thursday 5 August 2021
The wife of a late member of the Macular Society, who had dry age-related macular degeneration is campaigning for better support for hospital inpatients who have visual impairments.
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Family walks 1,300 miles in memory of much-loved dad, grandad and uncle
Posted: Tuesday 3 August 2021
Nimisha lost her dad in March last year and 12 months after he passed away she wanted to do something to honour his memory.
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New guidance sets minimum standards of care for AMD patients
Posted: Monday 2 August 2021
New guidance has been issued for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) services across the UK, to set minimum standards and ensure all patients receive the same level of care.
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"Counselling can’t bring back your eyesight, but it can help make life more enjoyable"
Posted: Tuesday 27 July 2021
For the Macular Society’s counselling team, uncertainty and fear is a familiar theme which comes up repeatedly for anyone who has been diagnosed with macular disease.
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Hope and humour offered in podcast series
Posted: Tuesday 20 July 2021
After living with macular disease for the past 12 years and finding new ways to cope with everyday life, Marci has launched a podcast to help others affected.
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Researchers to discuss early onset AMD and why it occurs
Posted: Friday 9 July 2021
Researchers working on a project to develop a test to identify the genetic causes of early onset age-related macular degeneration (EOMD) will join us at our next condition-specific Virtual Clinic this month.
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What the latest Government announcement means for our services
Posted: Tuesday 6 July 2021
We have listened carefully to the information for England that was issued by the Government yesterday (5 July). But, what does this mean for our volunteers, service users, staff and trustees?
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Waiting times reduced for AMD patients facing six-month treatment delays
Posted: Thursday 1 July 2021
Measures have been put in place in a hospital in Northern Ireland to reduce waiting times after AMD patients were waiting up to six months for treatment.
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Macular disease and managing your wellbeing
Posted: Wednesday 30 June 2021
As more restrictions lift across the UK many people are feeling more anxious about a return to normality. How can you manage your wellbeing?
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