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Macular conditions
Nearly 1.5m people in the UK have macular disease. It affects people of all ages.
How is macular disease diagnosed?
Various tests can be taken to detect early signs of macular degeneration.
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Befriending service renamed in memory of Marilyn Lee following £1m gift
Posted: Tuesday 23 June 2026
The Macular Society’s befriending service, which offers vital connection and friendship to those living with sight loss, has been renamed in memory of Marilyn Lee who received support after being diagnosed with macular disease.
Generous donations to remember our loved ones
Posted: Monday 29 December 2025
Alongside resolutions and well wishes, the New Year is also often a time to remember those who are no longer with us.
Grandsons cycle 44km for grandma, raising £1,000 to Beat Macular Disease
Posted: Friday 19 December 2025
A grandmother has spoken of her pride after her grandsons, aged just 10 and 12 cycled more than 40km to raise more than £1,000 for macular research on her behalf.
Our befriending service in memory of Marilyn Lee has been generously funded by the Hearn Foundation. Marilyn lived with wet age-related macular degeneration and found support and courage from her connections with other people. Find out more about the service
