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“As a mother, it’s one of the hardest things to face”
Latest news, posted 19 June 2023
Ten-year-old Freddie was diagnosed with Stargardt - a rare form of macular disease last year, after teachers initially shared their concerns with his mum Stacy.
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Local support groups
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Our groups provide information and support to those with macular disease, their family and friends.
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Beat Macular Disease and change the lives of children like Archie, and so many others. Please donate today.
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AMD guidelines vs patient realities
Is there a gap between the recommended lifestyle advice for patients with AMD and the actual information received by patients? Sonali Dave from City University of London joins us to discuss her research on the subject. Watch the video below.
Catch-up with Cake!
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Organise your Catch-up with Cake! to Beat Macular Disease one bake at a time!
Whatever the season, who doesn’t enjoy a catch-up over a cuppa and a delicious slice of cake? Whether you love to bake or you love to buy cake, you can fund sight-saving research and support for people with macular disease by organising a Catch-up with Cake!
World Sight Day: Myopia becoming a major global issue
Latest news, posted 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."
“Don’t let the diagnosis rule your life."
Latest news, posted 17 October 2024
A yoga instructor who has been diagnosed with Stargardt disease has shared how the practice has helped her cope with the condition after she was left feeing “completely alone”.