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Using smart devices for sight loss support
Latest news, posted 2 September 2024
Technology can be both exciting and intimidating. But, whether you’re a complete novice or looking to fine-tune your skills, you’re not alone.
New lived experience panel aims to improve support services
Latest news, posted 4 September 2024
The Macular Society is launching a new Lived Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP) to improve our services for people living with macular disease, and those who support them.
First national guidance on diabetic eye disease published
Latest news, posted 4 September 2024
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published the first national guidelines for diagnosing and monitoring diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular oedema in patients under the care of hospital eye services.
Diet and nutrition - your questions answered
Latest news, posted 26 September 2024
Can diet and lifestyle choices such as cutting alcohol or taking supplements slow the progression of macular disease? At the Macular Disease Conference 2024, Professor Ruth Hogg shared her insights on the powerful role of diet and lifestyle on eye health.
New podcast to mark National Eye Health Week
Latest news, posted 23 September 2024
Looking after your eye health is important, whether you have macular disease or not. In our new My Macular and Me podcast, optometrist Yuan Gao offers practical tips on protecting your eyes and slowing the progression of age-related macular degeneration, launched for National Eye Health Week.
“I wanted to feel like Stargardt didn’t hold me back”
Latest news, posted 3 October 2024
Macular Society patron and sprinter Zac Shaw has opened up about his inspiring experience at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, where he secured two medals – one silver and one bronze.
World Sight Day: Myopia becoming a major global issue
Latest news, posted 10 October 2024
Myopia, also known as short sightedness, is becoming a major global issue with new research showing one in three children is affected. In a recent My Macular and Me webinar Dr Annegret Dahlmann-Noor, called for increased awareness and research investment in MMD, which she called an "increasingly common problem."
“Don’t let the diagnosis rule your life."
Latest news, posted 17 October 2024
A yoga instructor who has been diagnosed with Stargardt disease has shared how the practice has helped her cope with the condition after she was left feeing “completely alone”.
Half of UK adults expect vision loss within a decade, yet many skipping eye tests
Latest news, posted 17 October 2024
A recent survey of over 2,000 UK adults found that half of people expect to experience some form of sight loss within the next decade, yet more than a quarter do not have regular eye tests.
“Fundraising for research is a really integral part of what we should be doing”
Latest news, posted 23 October 2024
The Newmedica team swapped the clinic for the great outdoors, battling the dark, wind and rain in their efforts to raise vital funds for research to find a cure.