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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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137 - CD1 Track 01 - Introduction
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137 - CD1 Track 02 - Track listings
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137 - CD1 Track 03 - Welcome from our Chair
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137 - CD1 Track 04 - From the Conference
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137 - CD1 Track 05 - Research News in brief
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137 - CD1 Track 06 - New research
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137 - CD1 Track 07 - Research project final report
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137 - CD1 Track 08 - News
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137 - CD1 Track 09 - Past memories, future hopes
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137 - CD1 Track 10 - Macular Week 2021
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137 - CD1 Track 11 - Virtual consultations
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137 - CD2 Track 01 - Track listings
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137 - CD2 Track 02 - Regaining your confidence
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137 - CD2 Track 03 - Wear yellow for George
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137 - CD2 Track 04 - Befriending
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137 - CD2 Track 05 - Our counselling service FAQs
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137 - CD2 Track 06 - Thirty four years of beating Macular Disease
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137 - CD2 Track 07 - Tips for VIPs
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137 - CD2 Track 08 - Winter warmers
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137 - CD2 Track 09 - Punctate inner choroidopathy (PIC)
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137 - CD2 Track 10 - Technology tips
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137 - CD2 Track 11 - Legacy Matters, Autumn 2021
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137 - CD2 Track 12 - Useful contacts
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