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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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Macular Society Membership costs £22 per year and the first six months are free. After the six months are up we'll ask you if you want to continue your Membership. You're under no obligation to join at the end of the trial and we don't take your payment details up front. Terms and conditions apply.

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Mark the date in your diary: you are now registered for the Macular Disease Conference 2024 'Hope for the Future' on Saturday 14 September 2024 from 9.15am - great news!

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Macular Disease Conference 2024

Sorry you missed the Macular Society Conference on Saturday 14 September 2024. 

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Macular Disease Conference 2024

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Join us online for our free conference on Saturday 14 September 2024 to get expert advice, information and support.

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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.