Welcome to your February e-newsletter. We hope you are keeping safe as we continue to face some challenging times. Following last month’s e-newsletter, we were so pleased to hear from so many more of you who have received your first dose of the vaccine. Thank you for getting in touch – it is always great to hear from you.
This month, as always, we have lots to share with you, including the news that ITV soap opera Coronation Street will be raising vital awareness of visual hallucinations known as Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS). We know CBS can be an alarming condition and those experiencing the hallucinations often worry unnecessarily they are losing their mind. It is great to see a popular TV show highlighting this condition.
Charles Bonnet syndrome storyline to feature on TV soap opera –
TV soap opera Coronation Street will raise vital awareness of Charles Bonnet syndrome with a character in the show sharing his diagnosis of the condition next week.
New research suggests air pollution could increase the risk of developing AMD
Air pollution is linked to a heightened risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a new study.
‘What better way to start 2021 than by opening my front door and climbing Mount Everest’
Jamie Cuthbertson is proving you do not need to leave home to take on a big fundraising challenge in 2021, after scaling the height of Mount Everest without stepping outside.
Help improve home testing experiences for visually impaired people
The Macular Society is supporting NHS Test and Trace to conduct research into the experience and accessibility of getting a home test for coronavirus (COVID-19).
Join this month’s Virtual Clinics
We’ll find out what role genetics play in age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and the latest in research into Best disease.
Has the coronavirus affected your sight? We would like to hear from you
If you’ve lost sight because you couldn’t get injections for your wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) during the pandemic, we would like to hear from you.
New survey for patients with diabetic eye disease
Do you have diabetic macular oedema (DMO)? We need your support to take part in a new survey, which aims to help improve treatment and quality of life for patients.
Help completing Census 2021
Households across England and Wales are being asked to take part in Census 2021 on 21 March.
The Office for National Statistics is taking steps to ensure it is accessible to everyone despite lockdowns.
Did you know we have a shop on our website?
All profits from our online shop help Beat Macular Disease. You can discover exclusive products and our Christmas cards are currently half-price.
Please note: shop orders are taking slightly longer to send out due to reduced staffing in our head office.
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Charles Bonnet syndrome storyline to feature on TV soap opera –
