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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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Has the coronavirus affected your sight? We would like to hear from you
Posted: Thursday 4 February 2021
If you have wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and have been unable to receive injections for any reason during the pandemic and this has adversely affected your sight, we would like to hear from you.
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Spotlight on Best disease
Posted: Thursday 4 February 2021
February’s condition-specific Virtual Clinic will shine the spotlight on Best disease – a rare inherited form of macular disease.
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'What better way to start 2021 than by opening my front door and climbing Mount Everest'
Posted: Thursday 4 February 2021
A former Macular Society regional manager has proven you do not need to leave home to take on a big challenge in 2021, after scaling the height of Mount Everest without stepping outside.
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