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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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Wife campaigns for positive change in memory of late husband
Posted: Thursday 5 August 2021
The wife of a late member of the Macular Society, who had dry age-related macular degeneration is campaigning for better support for hospital inpatients who have visual impairments.
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Family walks 1,300 miles in memory of much-loved dad, grandad and uncle
Posted: Tuesday 3 August 2021
Nimisha lost her dad in March last year and 12 months after he passed away she wanted to do something to honour his memory.
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New guidance sets minimum standards of care for AMD patients
Posted: Monday 2 August 2021
New guidance has been issued for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) services across the UK, to set minimum standards and ensure all patients receive the same level of care.
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