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Share your experience of living with macular disease
Get involved in research
There are regular opportunities for people living with macular disease to participate in research studies. The purpose of these studies is to understand more about the impact macular disease has on individuals, and on their family and friends. It can be anything from completing short surveys to taking part in focus groups or interviews. We also carry out our own surveys.
Dove of peace
Pack of ten textured Macular Society Christmas cards with envelopes
Treat someone to this beautifully designed card showing a beautiful serene scene of a white dove flying towards a Christmas tree carrying the word 'hope' in its beak. The words 'peace', 'joy', 'happiness' and 'love' are already on the tree. Pack of ten textured Macular Society Christmas cards with envelopes.
Macular Society services in Scotland
Community support across the UK
We provide advice, information and support to people with macular disease in Scotland, as well as to their family and friends, helping everyone affected to retain their independence.
Macular Society services in Wales
Community support across the UK
This page can also be viewed in Welsh.
Supporting someone with macular disease?
Support for you
A macular condition can bring practical, financial and emotional changes for those diagnosed, and for their family and friends.
About our support groups
Would you like support from a group of like-minded people?
Peer support groups
We offer a range of peer support groups across the UK, meeting either in person or by phone. However you join, it’s a great way to meet others affected by macular disease, build friendships, and grow in confidence. .
Local support groups
Would you like support from a group of like-minded people?
Our groups offer a warm, supportive space for people with macular disease, their families and friends. They’re a welcoming and compassionate place a find support, build confidence and connect with others. And, of course, it’s a chance to make new friends who really understand what sight loss is like.
Support for you
We provide free information and support to those with macular disease, along with their family and friends, to help people keep their independence.
Macular Society services in Northern Ireland
Community support across the UK
We provide information and life-changing support to people with macular disease in Northern Ireland, as well as their families and friends, helping them maintain independence and quality of life.
Macular Society services in England
Community support across the UK
We provide information and life-changing support to people with macular disease in England, as well as their families and friends, helping them maintain independence and quality of life.