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Diagnosis and treatment
Learn about how macular disease is diagnosed. The optometrist at your local optician’s practice can test sight, prescribe glasses and check for early signs of eye disease using photography or other imaging. It is important to get your eyes checked at least every two years.
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We provide free information and support to those with macular disease, along with their family and friends, to help people keep their independence.
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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
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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.
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Volunteers needed to try new drug for late-stage dry AMD
Posted: Thursday 5 June 2025
A company developing a new treatment for late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is looking for volunteers in the UK to take part in a new trial.
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"I was determined to get help for my mum"
Posted: Wednesday 28 May 2025
When Ruth was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) last year, it was her daughter Ann who saw it as her mission to find her mum much needed support.
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"Something I never thought I’d achieve"
Posted: Wednesday 28 May 2025
Armaan, who was diagnosed with macular dystrophy when he was 11 years old, took on his first ever marathon in April, to prove to himself that he could achieve something he never thought he would with sight loss.
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