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Surveys for patients with age-related macular degeneration
Latest news, posted 4 March 2020
If you have wet or dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), researchers would like to hear from you.Two new surveys have been launched to understand more the about the impact of living with the condition.
Gene editing tool used inside body for first time, to treat rare form of blindness
Latest news, posted 5 March 2020
Scientists say they have used the gene editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 inside a person’s body for the first time, a new development in efforts to operate on DNA to treat diseases.A patient recently underwent a procedure at the Casey Eye Institute at Oregon Heal…
Awards for Excellence 2020 – nominations open
Latest news, posted 6 March 2020
Nominations are now open for this year’s Awards for Excellence.
Inside your spring copy of Sideview…
Latest news, posted 9 March 2020
We’re putting the final touches to Sideview, our members’ magazine, ready to send out next week.In spring 2020’s issue, find out:Why Ray volunteered as a research guinea pig (and how you can too)How to get the answers you need at your next appointmentThe…
Should I continue attending my injections at my local eye clinic?
Latest news, posted 17 March 2020
Updated 17 March: We’ll update this page in line with new guidance as soon as possible.With the increasing spread of the coronavirus, many people are understandably worried about whether they should go to their eye clinic appointments.
Patients encouraged to continue attending injections
Latest news, posted 20 March 2020
The Macular Society, along with the Royal College of Ophthalmologists has asked hospitals across the UK to write to patients to ensure they continue to attend their sight-saving injections, amid the current coronavirus outbreak.
"We remain fully focused on finding a cure for macular disease."
Latest news, posted 23 March 2020
A message from our chief executive, Cathy Yelf:"What an extraordinary time we are living through at the moment.
New tech support service has helped you stay connected
Latest news, posted 24 March 2020
Whatever our level of sight, it’s hard to ignore just how thoroughly technology has worked its way into all our lives.
Macular Society increases telephone and online support services
Latest news, posted 25 March 2020
We have introduced a range of new telephone and online services to continue supporting people with macular disease in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.Earlier this month we suspended all of our face-to-face volunteering services, including our peer s…
Our Working Age and Young Peoples' Manager shares his self isolation tips
Latest news, posted 27 March 2020
Our working age and young peoples' manager Colin Daniels has shared his top tips for surviving self isolation when you are living with sight loss.