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Researchers to discuss early onset AMD and why it occurs
Posted: Friday 9 July 2021
Researchers working on a project to develop a test to identify the genetic causes of early onset age-related macular degeneration (EOMD) will join us at our next condition-specific Virtual Clinic this month.
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Lack of information and support for sight loss due to diabetes
Posted: Wednesday 30 June 2021
Patients with diabetes-related sight loss are being left anxious and uncertain about their future as they are given very little information about their condition, or the support available.
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New webinar series on sight loss and genomic research
Posted: Monday 21 June 2021
A new webinar series highlighting the latest scientific developments and the future of research will be launched next week.
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New research shows reversing sight loss could be possible
Posted: Tuesday 18 May 2021
New research has shown the ability to reverse sight loss, as light-sensing cells have been successfully transplanted into the retina for the first time.
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Spotlight on Best disease
Posted: Thursday 4 February 2021
February’s condition-specific Virtual Clinic will shine the spotlight on Best disease – a rare inherited form of macular disease.
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What role does genetics play in AMD?
Posted: Tuesday 2 February 2021
It is known that a very significant proportion of the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is in our genes.
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New survey for patients with diabetic eye disease
Posted: Thursday 28 January 2021
The Macular Society is calling for patients with diabetic macular oedema (DMO) to take part in a new survey, to help improve treatment and quality of life for patients.
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New research suggests air pollution could increase the risk of developing AMD
Posted: Tuesday 26 January 2021
Air pollution is linked to a heightened risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a new study.
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Webinar to explore the latest in research and treatment for DMO
Posted: Wednesday 13 January 2021
The first condition of our condition-specific Virtual Clinic of 2021 will take place later this month, focusing on diabetic macular oedema (DMO)
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Medical research at risk
Posted: Thursday 7 January 2021
The progress of macular research is under threat as the coronavirus could leave a huge hole in medical research funding.
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What's the latest in research and how can you get involved in clinical trials?
Posted: Wednesday 6 January 2021
Last year we launched our Virtual Clinics – a series of webinars bringing you closer to the experts.
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'A cure in George’s lifetime would mean everything'
Posted: Monday 21 December 2020
“I remember how we felt when George was diagnosed, we were absolutely devastated, because you start thinking about a 6-year-old boy, and the fact that he’d lost quite a lot of sight so quickly. It was just beyond comprehension."
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