Macular South Centre

Macular Society Regional Manager for the South Central England area.

[Macular Society @MacularSociety]

A gene therapy trial for patients with wet AMD has continued to show positive results, according to researchers. #Research #BeatMacularDisease https://t.co/emdnLYvq7W

[BucksVision @BucksVision]

With #Halloween not far off make sure you avoid buying coloured contact lenses on high street as they can cause allergic reactions, eye irritations & infections. Glitter eye makeup is also a common cause of corneal irritation or infection. #EyeHealth #EyeWeek #LookAfterYourSight

[Dorset Blind @DorsetBlind]

There are many friendly and helpful taxi drivers out there, but unfortunately this is not a one off. If this has happened to you, you will find a friendly ear and support from us. If we knew the name of the taxi firm, a strongly worded letter would be in order!
#Respect #BeKind

[BucksVision @BucksVision]

Eye tests are especially important for people with dementia, as the symptoms of dementia may mask the symptoms of sight loss, and could mean that steps to improve sight and independence are missed. #Dementia #SightLoss #EyeTest #EyeHealth #NationalEyeHealthWeek

[Macular Society @MacularSociety]

What should you be eating for good eye health? A healthy diet is an important part of looking
after your eyes. #NationalEyeHealthWeek #EyeWeek #LoveYourEyes https://t.co/Saix6t6z93

[Macular Society @MacularSociety]

A US gene therapy trial for people with wet age-related macular degeneration has continued to show positive results, according to researchers:

https://t.co/b2whWIDOWM

#BeatMacularDisease #Research #SightLoss

[Macular Society @MacularSociety]

Join us tomorrow for the next in our series of condition-specific webinars, focusing on PXE #Research #Webinar https://t.co/aHRlpfzM0t

[Macular Society @MacularSociety]

A huge thank you to @UnaHealy and @VisionExpress for helping to raise awareness of macular disease and how devastating it can be. This is why we must find a cure #BeatMacularDisease #NationalEyeHealthWeek

[Macular Society @MacularSociety]

We're enormously grateful to Andrew Thompson for this really inspiring way of raising money and are virtually cheering him on. Thank you Andrew! #BeatMacularDisease #Research #SightLoss

[Macular South Centre @MacularSouth]

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[Henshaws @Henshaws]

#SightedGuide is one technique #VisuallyImpaired people use to get from A to B. How should you guide somebody?
1) Introduce yourself.
2) Instruct the person you are guiding to hold your elbow or place their hand on your shoulder.
3) Give important information during the journey.

[Macular Society @MacularSociety]

Have you had an eye test recently? An eye test is an important health check for everyone. This month @VisionExpress is donating £3 from every test booked to the @MacularSociety #LoveYourEyes #BeatMacularDisease https://t.co/oRblrCcOcU

[Macular Society @MacularSociety]

What is the latest in treatments and research for dry AMD? https://t.co/8nswnLSUrZ

[Macular Society @MacularSociety]

High levels of anxiety are among the extra burdens for wet AMD patients, according to new report. @allerganeye @OptometryToday #Research https://t.co/yT02idIPH4

[Macular Society @MacularSociety]

Were you able to join our first-ever virtual conference at the weekend? If you missed it, you can catch up with the fantastic speakers again and all the latest developments in research into macular disease #BeatMacularDisease https://t.co/a45CBjsSB4

[Macular Society @MacularSociety]

Andrew Lotery says current treatment for AMD has been compared to calling the fire brigade after a fire has started. If we can find AMD earlier and start treating it sooner, patients will have a greater chance of having better vision longer term @AndrewLotery #Research #AMD

[Macular Society @MacularSociety]

Alastair says you can make a difference if you can't join a clinical trial, work in a lab or donate millions to research. You can make a difference by being a patient in the @nhs and sharing your data, which provides a huge amount of insight. @Denniston_Ophth #Research

[Macular Society @MacularSociety]

Thank you to all of our speakers, who have provided a great insight into the amazing work they're doing to help Beat Macular Disease. There are some really exciting developments on the horizon @AndrewLotery @KatdaSilvaM @Neuroscience_Dr @amandajaynecarr @Denniston_Ophth @dawnasim

[Macular Society @MacularSociety]

As part of the research six people who have continuous hallucinations were asked to take part in the trial, this was so they could tell the researchers what impact the stimulations were having, in real time.

[Macular Society @MacularSociety]

Our new report has revealed a high level anxiety in patients receiving Anti-VEGF injections - with 55% admitting to feeling anxious ‘always’ or ‘some of the time’ beforehand. https://t.co/4d0leoWa1Z