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Workforce Census illustrates severe shortage of eye doctors
Latest news, posted 31 March 2023
The Macular Society has reacted with concern to The Royal College of Ophthalmologist’s 2022 Workforce Census, which reveals the shortage of eye doctors in the UK and the extent of pressure on NHS ophthalmology services.
“I wanted to do something to challenge myself”
Latest news, posted 31 March 2023
A grandmother of four with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) will be taking on her first-ever marathon this month, at the age of 70.
Cyfrifiad y Gweithlu yn dangos prinder difrifol o feddygon llygad
Latest news, posted 31 March 2023
Mae'r Gymdeithas Facwlaidd wedi ymateb gyda phryder i Gyfrifiad y Gweithlu 2022 gan Goleg Brenhinol yr Offthalmolegwyr, sy'n datgelu prinder o feddygon llygad yn y DU a maint y pwysau sydd ar wasanaethau offthalmoleg y GIG.
Changes to voting affecting blind and partially sighted people
Latest news, posted 3 April 2023
The local elections next month will be the first time people across the country will be asked to provide photo ID in order to vote.
New drug for dry AMD - Syfovre: your questions answered
Latest news, posted 4 April 2023
In February we shared the exciting news that the first-ever drug to treat dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has been approved in the US. With the support of Apellis Pharmaceuticals, which has brought the drug to market, we answer some of your most frequently asked questions.
‘Inspirational’ Ann, 99, sets out to complete marathon walking challenge
Latest news, posted 5 April 2023
An inspirational 99-year-old is celebrating her milestone year by walking the equivalent distance of a marathon around her local running track in a bid to help beat macular disease.
Treatment delays – “It’s vitally important to speak out”
Latest news, posted 5 April 2023
Stories of delays to vital treatment for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) have been hitting the headlines over the last few weeks. While the news is concerning for many people affected, Pam, who was diagnosed with wet AMD in 2021, has shared why she has spoken out about her own experiences to the national press and why she would encourage others to do the same.
Warhammer fundraiser to raise awareness of macular disease
Latest news, posted 14 April 2023
A twelve-year-old Warhammer fanatic is organising a fundraising tournament in memory of his beloved late grandad, to raise awareness of macular disease and support others with the condition, after seeing the impact it had on his life.
Biosimilars - the cheaper drugs for macular degeneration
Latest news, posted 3 May 2023
As patents for existing drugs to treat wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic macular oedema (DMO) expire we hear from professor Richard Gale, on what this means for patients and ophthalmology services.
"You have to remind yourself what you can achieve"
Latest news, posted 3 May 2023
Judy, 79 has taken on the remarkable challenge of climbing the O2 in London in her determination to show others what they can achieve.