Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK and developed world. It affects people of all ages and nearly 1.5m people in the UK have macular disease. There are many forms of macular disease with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) being the most common.

Nearly 1.5m people in the UK have macular disease. There are many types of macular disease affecting people of all ages, with the most common being age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Find out more about AMD and other conditions.

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2024年11月5日 · A new treatment option for patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is set to become available on the NHS in England.

Learn how macular disease is diagnosed through various tests and examinations. Optometrists and specialists can use photography or other imaging to detect early signs of macular degeneration. Is your sight at risk?

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) usually affects people over 50 but can happen earlier. Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with AMD affecting around 700,000 people. The older we are, the greater our risk of developing the condition.

Macular telangiectasia (MacTel) is a rare retinal disease that affects the macula. The macula is responsible for central and color vision. Obtaining an accurate diagnosis of MacTel is not always easy. This rare disease can be mistaken for more common ones, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy. Because of ...

What are the main types of macular dystrophies? Stargardt disease (fundus flavimaculatus) This is a recessive genetic condition caused by an alteration in a single gene. Also known as fundus flavimaculatus, it is the most common form of macular dystrophy. Stargardt disease causes a wasting of an area of the retina which is eventually surrounded ...

Learn about how macular disease is diagnosed. The optometrist at your local optician’s practice can test sight, prescribe glasses and check for early signs of eye disease using photography or other imaging.

2024年6月5日 · From new drugs to treat wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) to the first-ever drug being approved to treat dry AMD in the US, the treatment landscape for people with macular disease is changing rapidly.