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When you become a member of the Macular Society you'll have access to the very latest expert advice, information, and support from our team of experts.

Updated May 2024

Whether you are living with macular disease or have been recently diagnosed, we're here to help. Members are at the heart of the Macular Society, and it’s important to provide these terms and conditions to inform you about Membership on applying to become a member. Once you become a member, you accept the terms and conditions set out below, and authorise Macular Society to manage and process your personal information in line with our privacy policy which is compliant with the data protection laws in the UK.

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As a member, you can log in to our website to read or listen to back issues of Sideview, manage your contact details and renew your membership online.

Being diagnosed with a macular condition can leave you worrying about how you will cope with everyday tasks. You may be concerned about losing your independence and not being able to enjoy activities like reading. Having macular disease needn’t mean losing control of your life. There is plenty of support available from professional services and a growing range of equipment called ‘low vision aids’.

Find information on our yearly Macular Disease Conference, as well as our upcoming My Macular and Me webinars, events and talks, along with recordings of these events. 

Research optometrist Shelley Black and genetic counsellor Claire Kirk discuss the latest inherited retinal disease research and the benefits of genetic counselling. Watch the video below.

Dr. Ruth Hogg, senior lecturer at Queen’s University Belfast, discusses her recent research project that aims to uncover early signs of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Watch the video below. 

Dr Liam Sullivan discusses lasers as treatment for patients with retinal conditions, such as diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusion. Watch the video below.