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How eye adaptation to darkness could lead to quicker AMD treatments
Dr Alison Binns, City, University of London- £233,862
Understanding why our eyes adapt differently to the dark may pave the way for quicker AMD treatments
Uncovering early changes in the eye during AMD
Dr Richard Unwin, The University of Manchester- £249,679
What’s the problem?
A person’s genes play a strong role in defining their lifetime risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This project aims to identify and record differences in the structure of the eye, based on whether they have a high or low genetic risk of developing AMD.
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How to make the most out of your optician appointments
Latest news, posted 26 March 2025
From what to ask your opticians, to a guide on what to take with you to an appointment, the latest episode of the My Macular and Me podcast looks at how you can make the most out of your optician appointments.
Friends take on epic mountain challenge to beat macular disease
Latest news, posted 1 April 2025
From Yorkshire to Tanzania, two friends who spend their working lives treating people with macular disease are taking on a series of epic mountain climbs in 2025, raising funds to find a cure.