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The latest developments in the search for better treatments and a cure for macular disease.
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Tributes paid to pioneering eye researcher Professor Pete Coffey
Posted: Wednesday 2 July 2025
Tributes have been paid to one of the world’s top eye researchers, Professor Pete Coffey, who has sadly passed away after a long illness.
Volunteers needed to try new drug for late-stage dry AMD
Posted: Thursday 5 June 2025
A company developing a new treatment for late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is looking for volunteers in the UK to take part in a new trial.
How are new treatments developed?
Posted: Monday 28 April 2025
Developing new treatments for macular disease is a lengthy process involving many steps. From understanding the causes of a condition, to finding new treatments to test, and finally, going through the stages of clinical trials.
Professor Andrew Lotery answers your questions
Posted: Wednesday 5 March 2025
Professor Andrew Lotery discusses the latest approved treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Lytenava and answers your frequently asked questions on treatments and research.
Gene therapy trial improves sight in blind toddlers
Posted: Tuesday 4 March 2025
Four toddlers born with a severe form of childhood blindness have experienced “life-changing improvements” to their sight after participating in an experimental gene therapy trial.
Syfovre FAQs and next steps for dry AMD and geographic atrophy treatment
Posted: Thursday 30 January 2025
The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) decision to reject the first potential treatment for geographic atrophy (GA), or late-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is undoubtedly a disappointing one for those living with the condition. But, what does the decision mean? We answer your questions.
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