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“I get both joy and comfort from painting as someone with a visual impairment”
Latest news, posted 4 September 2025
Having been forced into early retirement, John has always been determined not to be beaten by macular disease. His career as a civil engineer may have been over sooner than planned, but he has since rediscovered his passion for painting.
Keeping Up Appearances star and keen Macular Society supporter dies, aged 96
Latest news, posted 3 October 2025
The Macular Society is deeply saddened by the passing of actress Dame Patricia Routledge, who has died at the age of 96.
Macular Society conference shines light on developing treatments
Latest news, posted 9 October 2025
Our annual Macular Disease Conference: Hope for the Future returned in September, highlighting the experiences of people living with macular disease, exploring the latest in treatments and offering practical and emotional support.
"We want to do all we can to help those living with macular conditions"
Latest news, posted 9 October 2025
Gazing across glaciers and absorbing the stunning views of vistas, valleys and snow-capped peaks of the Fann Mountains really hit home for Richard, who had travelled thousands of miles to show his support for people living with macular disease.
Researchers warn of urgent need for national eye and hearing screening
Latest news, posted 10 October 2025
A groundbreaking study has revealed worrying rates of undiagnosed vision and hearing problems among older adults in the UK, raising urgent concerns about preventable sensory loss.
Q&A - your questions answered on the PRIMA System clinical trial for dry AMD
Latest news, posted 20 October 2025
All you need to know following the published results of Science Corporation's clinical trial to treat patients with late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Revolutionary implant allows patients with dry AMD to read again
Latest news, posted 20 October 2025
A revolutionary new implant has restored some vision to patients with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), enabling them to read words and numbers, boosting hopes of a breakthrough treatment.
"This is a way I can give something back"
Latest news, posted 21 October 2025
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro was not only a tick off the bucket list for Kevin, it was, in his own words “easily the toughest and most emotionally gruelling thing I’ve ever done.”
“I couldn’t understand why other people weren’t seeing what I was seeing”
Latest news, posted 16 November 2025
Being the only person to see kittens climbing out of her TV, trees growing inside her house and people sat in her bedroom was an alarming experience for Janet after she was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration.
Running in remembrance: raising funds for macular disease
Latest news, posted 24 November 2025
Every year, Susan runs the Great North Run in memory of her father, Neale, who was diagnosed with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Through her fundraising for the Macular Society, she has raised thousands to support vital research, awareness, and services for people affected by macular disease, keeping her father’s memory alive while helping others.