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“We’re all hoping research can fix this, aren’t we?”
Latest news, posted 18 November 2025
Gill knew what macular degeneration was as it was something her mum had and she had been taking her to regular eye appointments for many years. But, when the optician said she had it in her own eyes, she didn’t take much notice, because it wasn’t affecting her vision.
Revolutionary implant for dry AMD - your questions answered
Latest news, posted 27 November 2025
News broke last month of the positive results from a revolutionary new implant which has enabled people with dry age-related macular degeneration to read letters and numbers again.
Grandsons cycle 44km for grandma, raising £1,000 to Beat Macular Disease
Latest news, posted 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.
Generous donations to remember our loved ones
Latest news, posted 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.
Macular disease Christmas tree rounds off church’s 2025 fundraising
Latest news, posted 19 December 2025
A Christmas tree with a difference has rounded off a church community’s year of fundraising - putting macular disease in the spotlight.
New stem cell trial offers potential cure for AMD
Latest news, posted 18 December 2015
Surgeons in London have carried out a pioneering human embryonic stem cell operation in an ongoing trial to find a cure for age-related macular degeneration.This first operation is a major milestone in the London Project to Cure Blindness, which was esta…
Health Talk seeks genomic research participants
Latest news, posted 1 February 2016
Health Talk, which provides free information about health issues by sharing people's real-life experiences, is looking to talk to people who have been invited to take part in the Genome 100,000 Project.
Statins could help prevent AMD
Latest news, posted 5 February 2016
New research has revealed that statins may prevent dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Experiences of Personal Independence Payment on people with sensory impairments
Latest news, posted 9 February 2016
Researchers at NatCen Social Research are currently working on a project about the experiences of people with vision impairment and people with combined hearing and sight loss who have been claiming Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and who will apply fo…
Moorfields will highlight rare eye diseases as part of a global campaign
Latest news, posted 25 February 2016
Moorfields Eye Hospital is supporting a global awareness day, which highlights rare diseases and the impact they have on patients’ lives.