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'I’m not prepared to lose my sight'
Latest news, posted 14 May 2020
As many people remain frightened to attend their local eye clinics because of the coronavirus, one patient in Aberdeenshire has described her experience as the ‘best and easiest outpatient visit' of her life.Margot Kennedy, aged 78, recently attended her…
'I've had to find new ways of coping and new things to focus on'
Latest news, posted 18 May 2020
After living with diabetes for 23 years Lisa, aged 33, is all too aware of the complications that come with the disease and has always been careful to manage her condition.But one thing Lisa was not prepared for was the impact the disease could have on h…
How safe is it to visit your eye clinic? We've answered some of your FAQs
Latest news, posted 20 May 2020
Do you have any questions about your treatment for macular disease and how eye clinics are operating at this time and as we ease out of lockdown?
'Being able to talk to people who understand is a lifeline'
Latest news, posted 22 May 2020
Lottery players are helping to give a lifeline to hundreds of thousands of people across the UK.Thanks to lottery players up to £600m of funding from The National Lottery is being distributed over the next few months to people affected by the outbreak – …
People going blind as they are 'too scared' to see a doctor or optician
Latest news, posted 24 May 2020
Clinicians have said that attendance rates have dropped dramatically for those needing urgent treatment, without which they will go blind.People are going blind for the lack of basic eye checks as they are too afraid to travel to a hospital or optician.
World-leading eye researcher speaks about groundbreaking project to cure blindness
Latest news, posted 27 May 2020
World-leading eye researcher Professor Pete Coffey, who is investigating the use of stem cells to treat age-related macular degeneration, will be hosting a webinar today to talk about the groundbreaking project.
'The thought of going to a crowded clinic worried me'
Latest news, posted 28 May 2020
When Cilla was diagnosed with macular disease 18 months ago she was terrified of the thought of receiving injections in her eye.“I felt sick at the thought of it,” she said.
'It’s certainly different to meeting face-to-face, but it’s been really positive'
Latest news, posted 28 May 2020
Since social distancing guidelines were introduced in March following the coronavirus outbreak, all of our face-to-face services have been suspended and replaced with a range of remote alternatives.It’s been almost three months since any of our macular s…
Patients' sight maintained five years after groundbreaking stem cell treatment
Latest news, posted 28 May 2020
Patients who were the first to receive a new treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) derived from stem cells in 2015 have maintained improvements in their vision five years on.In 2018 it was reported that the first patients to receive a …
'Having that familiar voice on the end of the phone does make a big difference'
Latest news, posted 28 May 2020
“Karen, the Macular Society’s regional manager, said to me: ‘You sound like you’re a bit lonely, Joan?’ And she was right.