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Beating the fear and isolation of macular disease with world-class research, and the best advice and support. 0300 3030 111. #BeatMacularDisease

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1 year

Freddie was diagnosed with a rare form of macular disease last year at the age of 10. In Macular Week, Freddie and his mum Stacy share their story to highlight the impact the condition has had on their lives and their hopes for a cure #MacularWeek #BeatMacularDisease

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6 years

One in three people know someone with macular disease. Help us raise awareness of the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK by sharing our short film. #SightMatters #EyeLove

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Exciting news from the London Project to Cure Blindness....The first patients to receive a new treatment derived from stem cells for people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) have regained enough vision to be able to read.

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Do you know what macular disease is? And do you know someone affected? #AMD

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This is the story of Gloria and a tiny chap named Mac.He lives in her eye, right at the very back.The story of age-related macular degeneration, made by Aard...

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Today is #WorldSightDay . Did you know 1 in 3 people know someone with macular disease, the biggest cause of blindness in the UK #SightLoss

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It's Macular Week and it's never been more important for us to find a cure. Macular disease is cruel and isolating and is set to be the next public health crisis. Help us fund much more research to help people like Kelly and her sons. #MacularWeek

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I was diagnosed with macular disease when I was eight years old. But I only really started struggling about four years ago. Everyday things became more and m...

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We’re delighted to announce that we have won @The_AOP charity of the year. A huge thank you goes to our members and supporters for voting for us #AOPAwards2020

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Exciting news for a Monday morning - we've been selected as finalists in the Charity Film Awards for our film '5 Years Through the Eyes of a Mum'. Voting is open until 26 April - help us win by voting for us here:

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Matilda, aged seven, was diagnosed with macular disease at just three and a half years old. Now, like many others affected, she wants to find a cure. To mark the start of #MacularWeek she has shared her story. #BeatMacularDisease

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Betty is an inspirational lady who we are proud to call one of our supporters. When asked about her charity work she said: “I do it for the sheer love of it, I do absolutely love what I’m doing.” #LoveYourGarden @daviddomoney

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It's Charles Bonnet Awareness Day. Up to half of all people with macular degeneration are thought to experience visual hallucinations. These are silent, potentially scary and impact people's daily lives. They are not a sign of a mental illness and nobody should suffer alone.

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Nearly 1.5m people in the UK are living with macular disease. There is no treatment for the majority of them. There is no cure for any of them. We must find one. #BeatMacularDisease #MacularWeek2021 #MacularWeek

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A new ‘bionic’ pair of glasses have helped to restore partial sight of six people by sending video images to their brains. While this is an exciting development, it is still very early days and further trials are needed.

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Six blind people regain partial sight thanks to 'bionic' glasses

One surgeon called the glasses 'a real message of hope'.

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Thank you to everyone who voted, our film '5 Years Through the Eyes of a Mum' has been shortlisted in the @CharityFilm_ awards. This is all down to your support #BeatMacularDisease

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Life costs more if you have sight loss. Today we join more than 80 charities to call on Chancellor @Jeremy_Hunt to take urgent action in his Autumn Statement to support people with sight loss through the ongoing cost of living crisis. #SupportCantWait

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It's National Eye Health Week next week. Did you know there are many risk factors believed to be responsible for macular disease? These include age, genetics, smoking, sunlight and diet. @myvisionmatters #EyeWeek #VisionMattershttps ://www.macularsociety.org/sightmatters

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It's #MacularWeek and #NationalSunglassesDay , there's no better time to protect your eyes #SightMatters

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It's National #StorytellingWeek and Patricia Greene, best known for her long-standing role Jill Archer in the radio serial @BBCTheArchers on @BBCRadio4 , has shared what it is like working and living with macular disease.

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4 years

A new treatment for wet AMD which would require fewer injections, has been approved for NHS patients in Scotland today. Brolucizumab (Beovu) could see patients going as much as 12 weeks between injections

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3 years

For more than 30 years, Professor Andrew Dick @andrewdick4 has been investigating what happens when the immune system goes wrong – and since 2012, his lab has been focused on AMD. We asked him what it would take to end macular disease? #BeatMacularDisease

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We're sorry to announce that after nearly a decade of dedicated service the Macular Society chief executive, Cathy Yelf has announced her decision to retire in 2024. We thank her for her immense service.

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‘I feel so incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to work for such a wonderful organisation’

After nearly a decade of dedicated service as chief executive of leading sight loss charity the Macular Society, Cathy Yelf has announced her decision to retire in 2024.

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6 years

One month to go until Macular Week. Help us raise awareness of macular disease and the importance of regular eye tests. And, help us raise vital funds towards research. #EyeLove #MacularWeek

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Experts say at least 10,000 people are at risk of suffering irreversible sight loss because of missed care during lockdown. One of our members Mary has spoken to @BBCnews about hers and her family's fears which led to her cancelling her appointment

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Coronavirus: 'Eyesight of thousands at risk due to missed care'

Cancelled care and patients' fears about going to hospital mean eye conditions going untreated, specialists say.

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2 years

It is #charlesbonnetsyndrome awareness day. Up to half of all people with macular degeneration are thought to experience visual hallucinations at some time. We want to raise awareness of these silent hallucinations which people experience as a result of their sight loss.

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3 years

One week until #MacularWeek . Help us beat the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK.

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6 years

A very happy 96th birthday to our patron Denis Norden. Denis joined the Society as a member in 2004 and became a patron in 2009. We're extremely grateful for his support, helping us raise the awareness of macular disease and the devastating impact it can have on people's lives.

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While this treatment is currently only for a rare eye disease, researchers are hopeful this could pave the way for similar treatments for dry AMD to be made available on the NHS.

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5 years

We're so grateful to @Masonic_Charity for its recent grant of £99,070 which will help provide much-needed emotional support for people diagnosed with macular disease. Yesterday, @HantsMason came to see first hand how this support makes a real difference. #BeatMacularDisease

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Did you know 300 people a day are diagnosed with macular disease? We must fund more research to find a cure #BeatMacularDisease #SightLoss #Research

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Do you know what Charles Bonnet Syndrome is? We're launching a campaign next week to raise vital awareness #talkaboutcharlesbonnet

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Macular Week starts on Monday, help us raise awareness of the biggest cause of blindness in the UK AND more money for research to find a cure #MacularWeek #BeatMacularDisease

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Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities #IDPD2020 . We're proud to provide support for people with #SightLoss with advice & information, along with many other charities @RNIB @TPTgeneral @fightforsightUK @StargardtsC @EyeCharity @henshaws @AgainstAMD @guidedogs

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Peter, pictured below holding his celebrity artwork of Meryl Streep, has helped inspire a new support group around art, to show having macular disease does not mean you have to give up doing what you enjoy. Read more at the link below:

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4 years

We're delighted to announce that we've received funding from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund, distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund, to support our telephone befriending service in the North East and Yorkshire. Thank you to the Government, @DCMS & @TNLComFund

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Nearly 1.5m people in the UK are living with macular disease. It is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK. We must find a cure #WorldSightDay

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"It's not like suddenly going blind in one go, you do it gradually, so gradually you somehow find a way of learning." Dame Judi Dench talks to @BBCRadio4 Radio 4 about her career in theatre and film and discusses the impact AMD has had in recent years.

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BBC Radio 4 - Front Row, Dame Judi Dench

Dame Judi Dench looks back at her six decade career in theatre and on screen.

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5 years

Eye health research has received a major funding boost today. A digital hub to use data and cutting-edge technology to find new cures for eye diseases has been announced. Find out how we’re a part of it ➡️

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A very Happy 70th Birthday to the NHS! Thank you for providing vital support and treatment to people with macular disease. Within the the next 70 years we hope to see a cure for the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK.

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Researchers at @Moorfields have developed the first-ever fully automated algorithm, which can detect dry AMD using common eye scans. This development will allow faster diagnosis of dry AMD and help researchers to develop successful treatments. #Research

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Life costs more if you have sight loss. Today we're joining more than 68 other charities to urge the UK Government to put people with sight loss and disabled people at the heart of its response to the cost of living crisis. Show your support by sharing our posts #SupportCantWait

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Thank you to all those who signed our petition. Chris needlessly lost his sight because of delays to treatment. We’re calling for action to be taken to stop people from going blind and have delivered our petition of 11,000 signatures to Number 10 #sightloss #downingstreet

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Kelly was diagnosed with an inherited form of macular disease 29 years ago. Two of her three young boys have it too - one is just four years old. Please share her video and help us find a cure. #MacularWeek

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Congratulations to @Moorfields retinal therapy unit which has been awarded Clinical Service of the Year in this year's Awards for Excellence. The award is one of two which will be presented to the hospital at our annual conference -

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Moorfields Eye Hospital recognised in Macular Society awards

The London hospital’s retinal therapy unit and Dr Omar Mahroo are among winners in the annual accolades

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2 years

We're so proud to be a part of this campaign and a big thank you to Twiggy and @Bayer for raising such vital awareness of macular disease, which has a massive impact on so many people's lives #WorldSightDay #BeatMacularDisease

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It’s #WorldSightDay and @MacularSociety is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK. Those over 55/diabetics are more at risk. Dame @Twiggy Lawson helps raise awareness of early warning signs. Don’t lose focus of your #eyehealth

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3 years

We're excited to announce a new support group for people living with diabetes-related sight loss will launch this month, giving patients a chance to talk to others affected. @DRWFDiabetes @DiabetesUK

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5 years

Delighted to announce we have won silver in our category @CharityFilm_ awards for our film ‘5 years through the eyes of a mum’ thank you to everyone who voted for us!!

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Two silvers in the £500k-5mil category @MacularSociety and @CHICKENSHED_UK ! Amazing work! #CharityFilmAwards

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"Our eyes are the souls of our hearts, they are the very being of us. The impact of losing your sight is huge." Macular disease affects nearly 1.5m people in the UK. Marcia shares her story and hopes for the future that a cure is found #MacularWeek

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BBC News - Gene therapy first to 'halt' most common cause of blindness

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Gene therapy first to 'halt' most common cause of blindness

A woman from Oxford has been treated with gene therapy in a world first, in a bid to stop sight loss.

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Imagine having to choose between staying warm, feeding your family, or powering essential equipment such as additional lighting to aid sight loss. This is the reality for many people with sight loss #SupportCantWait #CostOfLivingCrisis

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It's so powerful to hear Dame Judi Dench discuss the impact of age-related macular degeneration (AMD); how she can no longer see food on her plate and the need to "teach myself a new way of learning" when it comes to script reading. For support, call us on 0300 3030 111.

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This is happening tomorrow (Tues 1 Nov)

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A big thank you to everyone who has supported #MacularWeek this week. We cannot beat macular disease without you! #BeatMacularDisease

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5 years

Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK. The number of people with it is increasing. It is set to be the next public health crisis. Kelly is just one of the people whose life is impacted by macular disease. Tomorrow we will be sharing her story #MacularWeek

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We've heard a lot about stem cells and their potential to stop macular disease in its tracks. Professor Lyndon da Cruz tells us more about why they could lead to a cure. #Fundraising #Research #UKCharityWeek

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4 years

A big congratulations to @LibbyClegg and her partner @Mark_Hanretty who came third in last night's #DancingOnIce final. Libby's participation in the show has helped raise vital awareness of Stargardt disease.

Dancing On Ice 2020: Libby Clegg comes third place during intense finale

Joe Swash and Perri Kiely remain the final two in the competition.

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"I was 28, and hearing that I would completely lose my vision was devastating and, more importantly, incorrect. At the time I thought, “Well, that’s my job gone, that’s my career gone, that’s me ever having a family: gone.” #MacularWeek #MacularWeek2021

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2 years

A big thank you to everyone who has helped to support #MacularWeek and raise vital funds and awareness. Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, affecting nearly 1.5m people. We won’t stop until we find a cure ❤️.

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Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK - make sure you know the signs and symptoms #NEHW #NationalEyeHealthWeek @myvisionmatters

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Millions of us are risking future sight loss because we fail to have regular eye tests. Watch our short film & discover more about how to keep your eyes and vision healthy #NHS #EyeWeek #VisionMatters

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Do you see things that aren’t there? Visual hallucinations are a normal part of sight loss and not a sign of mental illness. Today is #CharlesBonnetAwarenessDay and we’re @ucl raising awareness of this common, but frightening condition @esmesumbrella

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Do you know what it is like to live with macular disease? These are examples of how your vision could be affected.

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A woman from Oxford has become the first person in the world to have gene therapy to try to halt the progression of dry AMD @OUHospitals @BBCnews

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5 years

Sandra, aged 71, was diagnosed with macular disease a few years ago, but considers herself 'one of the lucky ones' as treatment has stabilised her vision. She is taking on her biggest challenge yet as she'll be running the @LondonMarathon in April

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Macular disease can have a huge impact on people's lives, often leaving them unable to read, drive, or recognise the faces of their closest friends and family. Thank you to Dame Judi Dench for continuing to raise vital awareness of this devastating condition. #BeatMacularDisease

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The star's sight has now deteriorated so much that she struggles to see on set.

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We've reached 10,000 followers! Thank you for your ongoing support and for helping to Beat Macular Disease. #FridayFeeling #BeatMacularDisease

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Researchers discover new protein linked to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which could lead to diagnosis through blood tests and potentially new treatments. #Research #BeatMacularDisease @QMUL @cardiffuni @OfficialUoM

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We’re @Moorfields today raising awareness of the support we offer to people with macular disease, the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK #WorldSightDay2018 #WorldSightDay

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It's two weeks until the start of #MacularWeek , where we will be highlighting the need for more research funding into macular disease. Share our video, which won a silver award @CharityFilm_ awards, to show why we desperately need to find a cure

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Ophthalmology is now the busiest outpatient specialty, with a predicted increase in demand of 30-40% over the next 20 years. Yes, according to a new 2018 census from @RCOphth there is a severe shortage of ophthalmologists to cope with the demand.

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A gene therapy trial for patients with wet AMD has continued to show positive results, according to researchers. #Research #BeatMacularDisease

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5 years

We're delighted to announce that we're finalists in the category of Charity of the Year in @The_AOP Awards 2020. But, we need your votes!

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Have you heard of Mac the macula? We're excited to share his new video, which takes us on a journey behind the eye

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Have you heard of Mac the macula?He gives us sight, so spectacular.Mac takes us on a journey into the eye to tell us more about the role of our macula, made ...

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A new drug has shown promise in slowing down vision loss in a trial for Stargardt disease. Learn more about this hopeful step towards an effective treatment:

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A new drug for wet AMD, which could be approved next year, will be the first anti-VEGF to maintain a majority of patients on a 12-weekly injection interval meaning fewer injections and fewer hospital visits @Novartis @NovartisUK

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An artificial intelligence (AI) system can recommend the correct referral decision for over 50 eye diseases with 94% accuracy – matching world-leading eye experts. @Moorfields @ucl @DeepMindAI @MannaElaine

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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, affecting over 600,000 people. #AMDAwarenessMonth

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A huge thank you to @masonic_charity for this generous grant, which will go a long way to helping beat the fear and isolation caused by a diagnosis of macular disease.

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Kay and I attended @MacularSociety support group in Fareham today to present @Masonic_Charity Grant of £99,070 to assist the Society with its Project - Making Sure No One Faces Sight Loss Alone, using Befrienders and Buddies. Uplifting and inspirational.

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Why do some people with vision loss experience visual hallucinations, while others do not? That’s one of the areas being looked into by professor Jolly - @JKJolly4 - as she looks to uncover some of the mysteries surrounding Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS).

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We're off to Downing Street tomorrow to deliver our petition to stop people from needlessly losing their sight to the Secretary of State for Health @Jeremy_Hunt Thank you to all 11,000 signatories for supporting our call for action

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Many false or exaggerated claims are made about treatments for AMD. How can you spot those which are too good to be true? Norman Waugh shares his six tips @warwickmed #Research

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Dame Judi Dench has praised a new app which aims to help people with macular disease to read the news @RoyalHolloway

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Charles Bonnet hallucinations are a brain's normal response to reduced visual input, not a sign of mental illness #WorldMentalHealthDay

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From asking for help, to using an accessible bank card we've shared your top tips for making ordinary tasks such as shopping that bit easier if you have a visual impairment.

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5 years

“I think it’s really important to get the message across to people how important it is to take an eye test, and how they could pick up macular disease, because a lot of people don't know about it until it happens to them." #NationalEyeHealthWeek #NEHW19

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5 years

Macular Week starts on Monday! This year we will be focusing on the importance of research so we can stop macular disease in its tracks. #BeatMacularDisease #MacularWeek

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3 years

We really appreciate your support and attendance at yesterday's #TheEyesHaveIt , thank you very much. @fightforsightUK @_RocheUK @OVIDHealth

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Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP

3 years

In the UK, over 2 million people live with impaired vision. With over 90% of vision impairment treatable, we must act to ensure everyone gets the eye care they need. #TheEyesHaveIt

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6 years

It's two weeks until National Eye Health Week, we're looking forward to supporting the week, raising awareness of the importance of regular eye tests and good eye health. #SightMatters @myvisionmatters

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5 years

Great work Chris! Thank you so much for your support @coventryhalf #BeatMacularDisease

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Chris Lewis

5 years

Job done #CoventryHalf over £100 raised for @MacularSociety ✌️🏃😊

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1 year

What causes visual hallucinations in patients with sight loss? On Tuesday we will be joined by Dr Jasleen Jolly @JKJolly4 , from Anglia Ruskin University to discuss her latest research on Charles Bonnet syndrome. Register here:

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5 years

High profile eye surgeon struck off after lying to patients with age-related macular degeneration about being able to restore their sight. Thanks to the brave families who came forward and spoke to us, so we could submit a complaint to the GMC.

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2 years

We're delighted to welcome the first National Clinical Director for Eye Care in England, which could transform services for people with macular disease. Until now, there's been no representation for eye care.

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4 years

George was diagnosed with macular disease last year, at just six years old. He's rapidly losing his sight and, like all of us, his family is desperate to find a cure. We must keep funding research so one can be found, much faster. #BeatMacularDisease

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George was diagnosed with macular disease last year, at just six years old. His family is desperate to find a cure, before he loses his sight.

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Macular Society

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4 years

What daily difficulties has the coronavirus pandemic presented for people living with a visual impairment? Blind journalist Kate Pounds explores the particular challenges the virus has thrown up. @BBCNews @bbcouch

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5 years

Early research has found an unexpected link between the two main forms of age-related macular degeneration and could eventually lead to new treatments for both types of the condition #Research #BeatMacularDisease

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2 years

Today we’re joining together with more than 25 other charities to urge the Government to put disabled people and those with sight loss at the heart of its response to the cost of living crisis. Show your support by sharing our posts and using the hashtag #SupportCantWait

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8 years

The latest addition to our knitted Mac family has arrived, made by 1 of our very talented members. He even has his own guide dog @guidedogs

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1 year

An inspiring story from Ann who, in her 100th year, is walking the equivalent of a marathon around her local running track. Ann said: "I want to show that even though someone is losing their sight they are still able to do something to help others going through it.”

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4 years

New research could lead to diagnosis of AMD through blood tests and could potentially lead to new treatments. #BeatMacularDisease #Research

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9 years

It's Macular Week! They may have the wrong trousers, but have the right sunglasses #EyeLove http://t.co/BO2cSX9XZq http://t.co/HOo6cdaEsC

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3 years

What role does our immune response play in AMD? Hear from Professor Andrew Dick @andrewdick4 at our first webinar of 2022 on Tuesday night! Register here:

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Register for the next AMD Virtual Clinic webinar

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3 years

Well done @TippingPointITV . It's great to see a popular gameshow being made accessible for someone with a visual impairment and a great example to set to others 👏👏 @BenSheppard

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Ben Shephard

3 years

A Tipping Point first on today’s ep as we welcome Abigale, our first ever visually impaired contestant!! Here’s how she’ll be playing along with her friend Elaine backstage 👏 #TippingPoint @TippingPointITV

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6 years

The NHS has won a landmark ruling against two leading drug companies. @cathyyelf says savings made must be reinvested in AMD clinics, many of which are failing to treat patients in line with guidelines. #Avastin #EyeHealth @BBCNews

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