Macular Degeneration - and Eye Health Nearly 1.5m people in the UK have macular disease. It affects people of all ages. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common condition, generally affecting people over the age of 55.
AMD is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, affecting more than 600,000 people.
It is important to look after your eyes, to stop smoking, eye the right diet and have regular eye checks.
We can give you more information and answer any questions.
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The Macular Society is a national charity that provides support and information to anyone with a diagnosis of Macular Disease. Often people go away from appointments with little information and are apprehensive about the future. We have knowledge and services to help.
It is very important to keep your eyes healthy, to do all you can to prevent sight loss as you grow older. We will give you advice and information.
We want to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease by funding research to find new and better treatments, and one day a cure.
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