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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
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.
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Experts share latest developments in treatment for macular disease
Posted: Monday 4 August 2025
Groundbreaking research into Stargardt disease, the latest treatments for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and understanding the emotional impact of vision loss are just some of the topics to be explored at this year’s Macular Disease Conference ‘Hope for the Future’.
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Tributes paid to pioneering eye researcher Professor Pete Coffey
Posted: Wednesday 2 July 2025
Tributes have been paid to one of the world’s top eye researchers, Professor Pete Coffey, who has sadly passed away after a long illness.
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“It never crossed my mind that anything was wrong”
Posted: Friday 20 June 2025
At first, Lynda thought she had a problem with her contact lenses. But when she couldn’t get rid of the blurriness, even when she took them out, she knew something must be wrong.
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