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Workforce Census illustrates the severe shortage of eye doctors in the UK
Latest news, posted 15 February 2019
A new 2018 census by The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) identifies gaps in recruitment of ophthalmologists and workforce planning amid a predicted 40% increase in demand over the next 20 years.The census reveals that there is a severe shorta…
First gene therapy trial for most common cause of blindness
Latest news, posted 19 February 2019
A woman from Oxford has become the first person in the world to have gene therapy to try to halt the progression of her eye condition.Surgeons injected a synthetic gene into the back of Janet Osborne's eye in a bid to prevent more cells from dying.It is …
Gene therapy – the future of treatments for macular disease?
Latest news, posted 19 February 2019
Gene therapy is a medical technique that may sound like it’s from the pages of science fiction, but it is moving closer and closer to becoming a part of medicine.
What could the latest gene therapy project mean for you?
Latest news, posted 20 February 2019
This week saw the announcement that a lady from Oxford has become the first person in the world to have gene therapy to try to halt the progression of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).Many people have been asking what this means for them.
Research study looking for volunteers
Latest news, posted 8 March 2019
As part of a research study at Ulster University, funded by the Macular Society, volunteers affected by age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and healthy controls are invited to help investigate sensitivity to light in those with AMD.The retina at the b…
Does someone you know deserve recognition for their support to people with macular disease?
Latest news, posted 8 March 2019
The Awards for Excellence is our chance to recognise exceptional practice in the care and support of people with macular disease.
Join our call for more ophthalmologists
Latest news, posted 20 March 2019
The Macular Society has launched a petition today to stop people from needlessly losing their sight.
Poor nutrition can lead to sight loss in later life, according to University study
Latest news, posted 22 March 2019
An unhealthy diet including high fat and cholesterol-enriched food can contribute to developing eye diseases which lead to a loss of vision, University of Southampton research has revealed.The study, led by Dr Arjuna Ratnayaka, has shown how retinal pigm…
"To me, to lose your sight is the worst thing that can happen"
Latest news, posted 2 April 2019
For many people, the news they are losing their sight can lead to shock, fear — even despair.
EastEnders' actress June Brown no longer recognises friends
Latest news, posted 8 April 2019
EastEnders veteran June Brown has said she can no longer recognise her friends as she deals with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) at the age of 92.The actress, who plays Dot in the BBC One show, says she has lived with the condition for 10 years.Sp…