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The Macular Society tries to deliver the best experience and communicate with all service users, members and supporters in a way that is welcomed by everyone. We understand, however, that sometimes we don’t get this right or meet the high standards you expect from us.

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We’re here to answer all your questions about macular disease. We provide expert comment on developments in treatments and research and what this means for patients living with the UK’s biggest cause of sight loss.

We provide advice, information and support to those with macular disease in Scotland, along with their family and friends, to ensure people can keep their independence.

Join #TeamMacular for London Landmarks 2026

London’s only closed-road half marathon through the City of London and Westminster. 

The London Landmarks Half Marathon route passes London’s most spectacular sites and immerses participants in London’s quirky and hidden history. The route is lined with amazing singers, dancers, bands, and musicians, as well as an abundance of family activities and entertainment on offer. This is an event not to be missed!

The macula is part of the retina at the back of the eye. It is only about 5mm across, but is responsible for our central vision, most of our colour vision and the fine detail of what we see. A healthy macula is about 250 microns (one quarter of a millimetre) thick.

Geographic atrophy (GA) is the scientific term for late stage dry aged-related macular degeneration (AMD). It is called geographic atrophy, as the damage to the macula tends to start as patches of damage (or atrophy) that look like islands on a map when a doctor looks at the back of the eye.

Professor Rachael Pearson, KCL Centre for Gene Therapy & Regenerative Medicine - £24,912

The macula, located in the retina at the back of the eye, is responsible for central vision, color perception, and fine detail.