Welcome to the Macular Society enewsletter. We hope you are all keeping well in what is still a very difficult time for everyone. As England goes into national lockdown and coronavirus restrictions continue to change how we all go about our daily lives, we want to take this opportunity to remind you that we are still here for you and all of our support services are all operating as usual. From telephone support groups to telephone befriending and counselling to funding research for a cure, the coronavirus will not stop us beating macular disease.
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Eye care continues in lockdown
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Patients across the UK are urged to continue to attend hospital eye clinic appointments and optometry appointments, unless told otherwise.
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‘I try and listen for what’s behind the words’
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This week is National Befriending week and it couldn’t come at a better time, when many of us need a friendly ear. Peter became a befriender during lockdown earlier this year and, as well as helping his befriendees, he said the role has helped build his confidence and self-esteem.
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‘I’ve had to deal with all this in my own little world while the coronavirus is going on’
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Our counselling service was there for Sue who says being diagnosed with macular disease has left her mental health ‘shattered’.
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Raise your spirits and join our Winter Warmer calls
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As our face-to-face services remain suspended, we have launched a new series of weekly calls to help lift your spirits. The Winter Warmer series will feature light-hearted discussions and entertainment from people from many walks of life.
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Two new Virtual Clinics in November
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Our Virtual Clinics continue this month, with topics covering a Certificate of Visual Impairment (CVI) and Sorsby fundus dystrophy.
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Injections which could restore sight to be trialled in humans
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Scientists have used gene therapy to partially restore sight in blind mice, using a process known as optogenetics.
Optogenetics is the study of adding genes to neuron (nerve) cells so that they can sense light.
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Pop legend Vince Hill becomes Macular Society patron
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English pop singer, best known for his recording of ‘Edelweiss’, has become a patron of the Macular Society.
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George was diagnosed with macular disease last year, at just six years old. He is rapidly losing his eyesight and, like all of us, his family is desperate to find a cure for this devastating condition.
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Join us and Beat Macular Disease
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Join the only community dedicated to finding a cure, and keep updated about macular disease with expert advice and information. Sign up today for a six-month free trial membership and receive your Welcome Pack.
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