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What is macular degeneration? What is macular degeneration?

The Macular Disease Society aims to build confidence and independence for those with central vision impairment.  We are the only UK charity dedicated to helping people with macular degeneration.

Charles Bonnet Syndrome /
Visual Hallucinations
For a free DVD and information pack call our Helpline on 0845 241 2041. 

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We provide information and practical support for visually impaired people, their families and carers. 


We also provide information for health professionals, campaign for better services, sponsor research and raise awareness of macular degeneration and preventative measures.


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What's on:

Climb the world’s largest freestanding mountain in aid of the Macular Disease Society. Departing 25th September 2011. Climb Kilimanjaro - 2011

Help us raise funds for people with MD by making an exhilarating 10,000 feet freefall parachute jump. No experience is required. Make a sponsored Parachute Jump for MDS!

2010 sees the launch of the Macular Disease Society’s Macular Miles theme. Here is your chance to take part in a number of 5Km fun runs, across the UK from Aberdeen all the way down to Southampton and everywhere in-between. Macular Miles 5Km fun run's

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London Conference 2010 - available to book now
London Conference 2010 - available to book now London Conference 2010 - available to book now
Our flagship event for people with MD, The London Conference, sells out every year. Tickets are available now. Details of the programme and how to book are here.

Exciting new short-term opportunity at MDS
Exciting new short-term opportunity at MDS Exciting new short-term opportunity at MDS
The Macular Disease Society is seeking a Project Development Worker to join our busy team.

Birdshot Day - For Patients & Professionals
Birdshot Day - For Patients & Professionals Birdshot Day - For Patients & Professionals
A unique event of interest to people affected by Birdshot Chorioretinopathy . Presented by Birdshot Uveitis Society with Moorfields Eye Hospital, UCL Roberts Building, Torrington Place, London

Available now - our first ever Annual Review
Available now - our first ever Annual Review Available now - our first ever Annual Review
Interested in the Society? 2009 was a busy year, read all about it here... available now - our new Annual Review.

MDS Awards 2010 - Update
MDS Awards 2010 - Update MDS Awards 2010 - Update
Nominations for 2010 have now closed. Thanks to everyone for a fantastic response!

Gwyneth Dickinson Receives MBE
Gwyneth Dickinson Receives MBE Gwyneth Dickinson Receives MBE
“Outstanding” leader of national blind charity honoured by the Queen

Charlie’s Favourites
Charlie’s Favourites Charlie’s Favourites
Gardening experts and TV presenter Charlie Dimmock shares her favourite scented plant ideas with the Society.

Local Groups - we've reached 200 and still growing!
Local Groups - we've reached 200 and still growing! Local Groups - we've reached 200 and still growing!
The Macular Disease Society Proudly Announces the Opening of Its 200th Local Support Group in Barking & Dagenham.

The Macular Disease Society
PO Box 1870
Andover
SP10 9AD
Registered Charity No. 1001198

Tel: 01264 350551
Fax: 01264 350 558
email: info@maculardisease.org

 

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