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"Something I never thought I’d achieve"
Latest news, posted 28 May 2025
Armaan, who was diagnosed with macular dystrophy when he was 11 years old, took on his first ever marathon in April, to prove to himself that he could achieve something he never thought he would with sight loss.
How could Meta AI’s glasses help you?
Latest news, posted 5 June 2025
Meta’s AI-powered Ray-Ban glasses are the latest in assistive technology, helping to transform the everyday lives for blind and partially sighted users. Martin, a member of the Macular Society team who was born with a sight loss condition, has been testing the glasses to see how they make every day tasks easier.
Volunteers needed to try new drug for late-stage dry AMD
Latest news, posted 5 June 2025
A company developing a new treatment for late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is looking for volunteers in the UK to take part in a new trial.
Charity football match raises awareness and funds for macular disease
Latest news, posted 12 June 2025
It is any football fan’s dream to play at the home of their favourite club. In May, it became a reality for the founder of a charity football team all while raising awareness of macular disease.
Former Macular Society chief executive awarded MBE
Latest news, posted 14 June 2025
Former Macular Society chief executive Cathy Yelf has been awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in His Majesty The King’s 2025 Birthday Honours List.
“It never crossed my mind that anything was wrong”
Latest news, posted 20 June 2025
At first, Lynda thought she had a problem with her contact lenses. But when she couldn’t get rid of the blurriness, even when she took them out, she knew something must be wrong.
Tributes paid to pioneering eye researcher Professor Pete Coffey
Latest news, posted 2 July 2025
Tributes have been paid to one of the world’s top eye researchers, Professor Pete Coffey, who has sadly passed away after a long illness.
GPs urged to report unfit drivers
Latest news, posted 18 December 2015
GPs have been urged to tell the DVLA about any patients who continue to drive when they are medically unfit to do so.
Proposed ban on pavement parking rejected
Latest news, posted 18 December 2015
A proposed law to ban pavement parking across England and Wales has been rejected by the Government.Transport Minister Mr Goodwill, the MP for Scarborough and Whitby, said the Government could make no decision in favour of implementing a national ban wit…
Christmas Appeal launches
Latest news, posted 18 December 2015
Our Christmas Appeal, which is now in its fifth year, was officially launched last month.