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Are people who eat oranges less likely to develop AMD?
Latest news, posted 17 July 2018
You may have seen the headlines over the past few days claiming that eating oranges means you are less likely to develop age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Scientists one step closer to developing eye drops for AMD
Latest news, posted 19 July 2018
Researchers are one step closer to developing eye drops to treat patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Fundraiser in the spotlight on ITV's Love Your Garden
Latest news, posted 24 July 2018
Tune into ITV tonight to watch one of our inspirational fundraisers and volunteers in the spotlight on Alan Titchmarsh’s Love Your Garden.Betty Richards, a long-serving volunteer for the Society, has macular degeneration and describes her vision as akin …
Implant could mean fewer injections for patients with wet AMD
Latest news, posted 7 August 2018
Scientists are studying the effectiveness of a small, refillable eye implant, which means patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can go several months without needing to visit their ophthalmologist for treatment.Genentech (Roche), has a…
Tips for VIPs: Safety and security
Latest news, posted 7 August 2018
In our previous edition of Sideview, you shared your tips on travel and transport as a visually impaired person (VIP).
Artificial intelligence as good as top experts at detecting eye diseases
Latest news, posted 13 August 2018
An artificial intelligence (AI) system can recommend the correct referral decision for over 50 eye diseases with 94% accuracy – matching world leading eye experts.The system developed by researchers at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, DeepMi…
'I could sit at home and feel sorry for myself, or get out and do the things I wanted.'
Latest news, posted 22 August 2018
In 1988, aged just 51, Josephine noticed that straight lines were starting to look wobbly and words were broken up on the page.She recognised the symptoms of macular disease straight away, as her father and aunt had both been affected from the age of 47.
Coming up in Sideview magazine
Latest news, posted 30 August 2018
Look out for the next issue of Sideview, being delivered to Macular Society members in late September.
Drivers to be screened for sight loss
Latest news, posted 3 September 2018
Every driver stopped this month by one of three police forces in England will have their vision checked.
Do you have dry age-related macular degeneration? Would you like to participate in a research study?
Latest news, posted 6 September 2018
Researchers in Southampton and other sites are inviting people with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) to take part in a study investigating whether they have a specific gene change causing their condition.This research aims to identify patients …