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"I know my eyesight will change, so I want to live in the here and now"
Posted: Monday 24 June 2024
Nancy assumed her vision changes were just part of getting older. When she noticed blank spots and disappearing words while reading, she thought she needed a new prescription.
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Stopping the build-up of toxic waste in dry AMD
Posted: Monday 24 June 2024
In dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), toxic waste builds up in the retina because cells can't clear it. Dr. Arjuna Ratnayaka is researching ways to activate the cells’ waste removal system to reduce this buildup and protect vision.
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Boosting key protein in eye cells shows promise in preventing AMD
Posted: Friday 7 June 2024
Increasing the levels of a key protein in eye cells may help protect against age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to new research led by the University of Bristol.
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Macular disease top priority in UK eye research
Posted: Tuesday 4 June 2024
Macular disease has been identified as a top priority for eye care research in the UK over the next five years, according to a new study published in the journal Eye.
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New study identifies 87 genes linked to AMD
Posted: Friday 26 April 2024
Researchers at the National Eye Institute in the USA have discovered 87 genes in retinal cells that could be affected by environmental factors which may influence the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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Macular Society partners with UK’s largest health research programme
Posted: Friday 5 April 2024
The Macular Society is proud to announce a new partnership with Our Future Health, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revolutionising research into health conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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Home monitoring for patients with AMD
Posted: Wednesday 3 April 2024
Health tech startup OKKO Health has shared new insights from its UK research study on home monitoring for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The study is being carried out in collaboration with the Macular Society.
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‘Regular injections essential in maintaining vision’
Posted: Wednesday 27 March 2024
Early diagnosis, prompt initial treatment, and regular injections help stabilise vision in most eyes with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a new report published by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
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All you need to know about implantable magnifying lenses for macular disease
Posted: Monday 25 March 2024
Intraocular lenses (IOLs) were the focus of our My Macular and Me webinar in March, as Dr Julie Silvestri shed light on the potential of these devices, which aim to improve vision for people living with sight loss.
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Increased dose of Eylea to extend treatment intervals
Posted: Friday 1 March 2024
Renowned retinal specialist Dr Kenneth Fan has called the higher approved dose of Eylea for patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic macular oedema (DMO), “a pivotal moment” for the treatment of these conditions.
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Encouraging results from light therapy study for dry AMD
Posted: Friday 1 March 2024
Early results from a study assessing the effectiveness of the Valeda Light Delivery System for treating dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), have shown promise.
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Patients reveal communication gaps in diagnosis
Posted: Monday 5 February 2024
Patients have highlighted noticeable gaps in communication when they are first diagnosed with macular disease, or if they are considered at risk of developing the condition.
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