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Report finds lack of support for sight loss due to diabetes
Research features
Patients with diabetes-related sight loss are being left anxious and uncertain about their future as they are given very little information about their condition, or the support available.
Report reveals burden of treatment for patients with wet AMD
Research features
In 2020, the Macular Society surveyed its members and supporters with wet AMD to understand their views of living with wet AMD and receiving treatment for their condition.
Professionals
Eyecare professionals are on the front line of the fight against macular disease. Whether you are a health, social care or education professional, we want to do everything we can to help you provide the best possible care and support for people with macular disease. Our dedicated enewsletter is full of timesaving tips and details of our patient services, and our webinars are a great (and free) way to refresh or improve your understanding of macular conditions.
Refer your patient
Professionals
Help connect your patients to the services they need, from learning the skills to live with sight loss to counselling or getting access to treatment.
Order patient information leaflets
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All of our patient information leaflets are free to download from our website - please see our resources page.
Order Welsh patient information leaflets
Order patient information leaflets
All of our patient information leaflets are free to download from our website - please see our resources page.
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Please complete the form below if you would like to receive our dedicated enewsletter just for eyecare professionals. It’s the best way to get regular bitesize research roundups, and hear about the events and services we’re planning for you and your patients. You’ll also receive our quarterly digital publication, Sideview which is packed with more expert information and research news.
Preparing documents for visually impaired people
Professionals
Can your visually impaired (VI) patients read your letters? This guidance has been produced to help you prepare documents for VI people.
Communicate better with patients
Professionals
The way you talk to patients about their macular disease can have a big effect on their mental health, and prognosis.
Eyecare professional resources
Professionals
Eyecare professionals are on the front line of the fight against macular disease. These resources can help make sight loss less frightening for patients, and help you to be there for people facing macular disease today.