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Professor Andrew Lotery answers your questions

Latest news, posted 5 March 2025

Professor Andrew Lotery discusses the latest approved treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Lytenava and answers your frequently asked questions on treatments and research.

“I used to cry in the shower – there was so much anger”

Latest news, posted 13 March 2025

Counselling has been a “lifechanging” experience for Trevor, who hit his lowest point when macular disease began to impact both of his eyes.

How to make the most out of your optician appointments

Latest news, posted 26 March 2025

From what to ask your opticians, to a guide on what to take with you to an appointment, the latest episode of the My Macular and Me podcast looks at how you can make the most out of your optician appointments.

How could the proposed changes to benefits affect you?

Latest news, posted 28 March 2025

The Government has launched a public consultation on major changes to health and disability benefits, as well as employment support.

Friends take on epic mountain challenge to beat macular disease

Latest news, posted 1 April 2025

From Yorkshire to Tanzania, two friends who spend their working lives treating people with macular disease are taking on a series of epic mountain climbs in 2025, raising funds to find a cure.

Parliament to explore impact of independent sector on NHS eye care

Latest news, posted 2 April 2025

A new Early Day Motion (EDM) is set to be introduced in Parliament to examine how independent sector providers are affecting NHS eye care, particularly for people with conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

“I will not be identified by my macular disease”

Latest news, posted 25 April 2025

From experiencing “sheer hell” in the aftermath of his diagnosis to getting his life back on track, Duncan knows all too well how important a positive mindset has been for adapting to a life with macular disease.

Top tips for travelling with sight loss

Latest news, posted 25 April 2025

With summer on the horizon, with it comes the excitement of planning holidays, weekends away and even just a day trip to somewhere new. But if you’re living with sight loss, especially macular disease, travel can bring a few extra challenges.

How are new treatments developed?

Latest news, posted 28 April 2025

Developing new treatments for macular disease is a lengthy process involving many steps. From understanding the causes of a condition, to finding new treatments to test, and finally, going through the stages of clinical trials.

"The most amazing thing I have ever done"

Latest news, posted 1 May 2025

Before signing up for the London Marathon, Becky never saw herself as a runner and the furthest she’d ever run was three miles.