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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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Peter Sallis OBE 1921-2017
Posted: Wednesday 7 June 2017
The Society is very saddened to hear of the death of Peter Sallis, one of our much-loved patrons.
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Spread the word that smoking causes sight loss
Posted: Friday 2 June 2017
According to the Macular Society smoking is the biggest ‘modifiable’ risk factor when it comes to AMD and smokers are up to four times more likely to develop the condition.
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Global summit to address epidemic of age-related macular degeneration
Posted: Wednesday 31 May 2017
Three leading sight loss charities, Blind Veterans UK, Fight for Sight and the Macular Society, have joined forces in the global fight against age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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