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Daily tablet shows promise as first treatment for Stargardt disease
Latest news, posted 2 December 2024
A new drug for Stargardt disease, called gildeuretinol (ALK-001), has received special recognition from the Food and Drug Administration in the US, highlighting its potential to treat the condition.
Supplements offer hope for advanced AMD, says researcher
Latest news, posted 25 November 2024
Dr Tiarnan Keenan, a clinician scientist at the National Eye Institute in the US, shares groundbreaking insights into the benefits of AREDS2 supplements for people with geographic atrophy (GA), an advanced stage of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Your top tips for coping with sight loss at Christmas
Latest news, posted 2 December 2024
From writing Christmas cards to cooking Christmas dinner, the festive season can present lots of challenges if you are living with sight loss. We share your simple solutions, to overcome all the tricker tasks at this busy time of year.
“Counselling helped me express all the guilt”
Latest news, posted 7 January 2025
For two decades Jane has been dedicated to supporting her husband Ed since his diagnosis with macular disease. While she has always been firmly by his side, Jane admitted she has often felt a great sense of guilt – a feeling which resonates with many friends, family members or carers of people living with sight loss.
"Volunteering makes me feel worthwhile, I just love helping other people"
Latest news, posted 8 January 2025
In 2025, Jenny will have spent 16 years helping out at her local support group for people with macular disease. While she doesn’t have sight loss herself, she joined to follow in the footsteps of her late husband Alan who was a group volunteer.
Headset allows visually impaired football fan to watch games
Latest news, posted 8 January 2025
Crystal Palace Football Club has become the first to offer visually impaired fans access to a headset that allows them to watch live games more easily and stay involved with their team.
New recipes to promote good eye health
Latest news, posted 7 January 2025
As part of a new collaboration the Macular Society has partnered with MACU-SAVE GOLD+ to launch a series of easy-to-follow, healthy recipes, full of ingredients that are good for your eyes.
How artificial intelligence is transforming eye care
Latest news, posted 9 January 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already part of our daily lives, but how is it changing healthcare? In a recent webinar hosted by Macular Society partner OcuPlan Dr James Neffendorf, an eye specialist at King’s College Hospital and ophthalmic surgeon Dan Calladine, explored how AI is transforming the way eye care is delivered and how it is improving outcomes for patients.
First treatment for late-stage dry AMD rejected by UK drug regulator
Latest news, posted 22 January 2025
The first potential treatment for geographic atrophy (GA) or late stage dry aged-related macular degeneration has been rejected by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
Finding joy after a diagnosis
Latest news, posted 31 January 2025
Losing their sight changed Dawn and Chris’ lives, but it didn’t stop them from finding enjoyment in the every day. In the latest My Macular and Me podcast, they share how new hobbies, support from others, and a positive mindset helped them find joy after their diagnoses.