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Boosting key protein in eye cells could prevent age-related vision loss, international team finds

6 June 2024 | amd, protein, vision loss, age-related, macular, research, paper, IRAK-M

Increasing the levels of a key protein in the cells at the back of the eye could help protect against the leading cause of vision loss among older adults, finds a new discovery made by researchers from the UK, US, Germany and Australia.

Blind Football Fan ‘Scores’ Support

25 January 2024 | ECLO, RNIB, sight loss, patient stories, AMD, Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

A Ross County supporter has praised the club and leading sight loss charity, RNIB Scotland, for helping him to keep attending games.

Macular Society chief executive, Cathy Yelf, announces retirement

19 January 2024 | macular society, AMD, career, professional, infrastructure, industry

After nearly a decade of dedicated service as chief executive of leading sight loss charity the Macular Society, Cathy Yelf has announced her decision to retire in 2024.

Quantum technology first in eye disease detection

8 January 2024 | quantum, AMD, disease prevention, Age-related macular degeneration, CEVR, innovation

Scientists are working on a new device that could lead to a reduction in the number of people who go blind from age-related macular degeneration (AMD).