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‘Dotty’ tactile Christmas cards

Pack of five cards with braille greeting – exclusive to the Macular Society

A dotty card you can feel made exclusively for the Macular Society! These tactile cards each feature a Christmas tree made out of raised dots in bright yellow with a Braille greeting inside. Perfect for those who would appreciate a tactile card or Braille readers. Pack of five cards with braille greeting.

Committee conflicts of interest policy

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1. General

a. This policy relates to the Research Committee, its Chair and other members.

Use of Animals in research

Our research policies

The Macular Society supports the principle of using animals in research when it is necessary to advance understanding of health and disease and to develop new treatments. This research only takes place where there is no alternative available.

Research Committee member rotation policy

Our research policies

  • Membership of the Research Committee will be for a minimum of three years.
  • Membership can be renewed for up to a further three years, by mutual agreement with the Chair of the Committee.
  • All members of the Research Committee should be rotated off after six years of service.
  • Individuals can re-join the committee after a three year gap.
  • Membership will be staggered to ensure continuity of the Research Committee and a clear plan for membership rotation will be developed and maintained.

In order to ensure independent decision making, no more than two Macular Society trustees will sit on the Research Committee at any one time.

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Update in treatments for macular degeneration and what to expect in 2025

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