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Exclusive badge for everyone Beating Macular Disease

Brighten up an outfit and show your support for beating macular disease with our exclusive bright yellow badge. The badge reads “I’m Beating Macular Disease”, and by wearing it, you’ll also help raise awareness of the UK’s biggest cause of sight loss.

Essential card collection

Pack of ten different, all occasion greeting cards

Our Essential Card Collection is a pack of ten different greeting cards (designs may vary) – including cards such as Happy Birthday, Sympathy, Thinking of You, Thank You and blank cards.

Running in remembrance: raising funds for macular disease

Latest news, posted 24 November 2025

Every year, Susan runs the Great North Run in memory of her father, Neale, who was diagnosed with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Through her fundraising for the Macular Society, she has raised thousands to support vital research, awareness, and services for people affected by macular disease, keeping her father’s memory alive while helping others.

Revolutionary implant for dry AMD - your questions answered

Latest news, posted 27 November 2025

News broke last month of the positive results from a revolutionary new implant which has enabled people with dry age-related macular degeneration to read letters and numbers again.

“I couldn’t understand why other people weren’t seeing what I was seeing”

Latest news, posted 16 November 2025

Being the only person to see kittens climbing out of her TV, trees growing inside her house and people sat in her bedroom was an alarming experience for Janet after she was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration. 

“We’re all hoping research can fix this, aren’t we?”

Latest news, posted 18 November 2025

Gill knew what macular degeneration was as it was something her mum had and she had been taking her to regular eye appointments for many years. But, when the optician said she had it in her own eyes, she didn’t take much notice, because it wasn’t affecting her vision.

Llanelli Support Group

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Revolutionary implant allows patients with dry AMD to read again

Latest news, posted 20 October 2025

A revolutionary new implant has restored some vision to patients with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), enabling them to read words and numbers, boosting hopes of a breakthrough treatment.

Edinburgh Marathon Festival - Half Marathon 2026

Take part in an event

Enjoy a fantastic all-encompassing route which takes in some of Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks.