LEADING RESEARCHER TO GIVE TALK AT MACULAR SOCIETY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
The Edinburgh Macular Society Support Group has moved venue to St Ninian’s Episcopal Church, Comely Bank, EH4 1AG, where it meets on the last Friday of each month (excluding August and December) between 10.30am-12.30pm.
The monthly group is run by the leading UK sight loss charity the Macular Society, in partnership with local people.
The group is one of 400 of its kind in the UK. It offers vital information, encouragement and friendship to people who are affected by macular disease – the leading cause of sight loss for which there is no cure. The meetings are also social occasions where members can chat over a cup of tea or coffee.
At its meeting on Friday 30 June, renowned ophthalmologist Professor Baljeen Dhillion, Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at the University of Edinburgh will attend to discuss the latest research developments including an ongoing local project to maximise the use of data collected from retinal scans.
Iona McLean, Macular Society regional manager for Scotland south east, said: “We’re extremely excited to welcome professor Baljean Dhillion to our upcoming group meeting, which will offer a great insight into the world of macular research.
“Our group members will no doubt find it incredibly beneficial to hear from one of the people making a difference to the lives of so many others with a macular condition.
“The group is open to anyone with a visual impairment, their friends, family or carers so pop along and see how being a part of our community can make a difference to you.”
Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK. Nearly 1.5 million people are currently affected and many more are at risk. The disease can have a devastating effect on people’s lives, leaving them unable to drive, read or see faces. Many people affected describe losing their sight as being similar to bereavement.
There is still no cure and most types of the disease are not treatable. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common form of macular disease, affecting more than 600,000 people, usually over the age of 50.
The Edinburgh Macular Society Support Group is one of six groups which meet across the city. The charity runs support groups in Morningside, Portobello, Stockbridge, South Queensferry and the Edinburgh Working Age and Young People.
For more information on the group, or other groups in your area please contact Iona McLean on 07517 543 998, or email Iona.McLean@macularsociety.org
For general information on macular disease, call the Macular Society on 0300 3030 111 or email help@macularsociety.org
A local sight loss group which supports people living with a visual impairment is to meet at a new time and place in Edinburgh.
The Edinburgh Macular Society Support Group has moved venue to St Ninian’s Episcopal Church, Comely Bank, EH4 1AG, where it meets on the last Friday of each month (excluding August and December) between 10.30am-12.30pm.
The monthly group is run by the leading UK sight loss charity the Macular Society, in partnership with local people.
The group is one of 400 of its kind in the UK. It offers vital information, encouragement and friendship to people who are affected by macular disease – the leading cause of sight loss for which there is no cure. The meetings are also social occasions where members can chat over a cup of tea or coffee.
At its meeting on Friday 30 June, renowned ophthalmologist professor Baljeen Dhillion, Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at the University of Edinburgh will attend to discuss the latest research developments including an ongoing local project to maximise the use of data collected from retinal scans.
Iona McLean, Macular Society regional manager for Scotland south east, said: “We’re extremely excited to welcome professor Baljean Dhillion to our upcoming group meeting, which will offer a great insight into the world of macular research. Our group members will no doubt find it incredibly beneficial to hear from one of the people making a difference to the lives of so many others with a macular condition.
“The group is open to anyone with a visual impairment, their friends, family or carers so pop along and see how being a part of our community can make a difference to you.”
Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK. Nearly 1.5 million people are currently affected and many more are at risk. The disease can have a devastating effect on people’s lives, leaving them unable to drive, read or see faces. Many people affected describe losing their sight as being similar to bereavement.
There is still no cure and most types of the disease are not treatable. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common form of macular disease, affecting more than 600,000 people, usually over the age of 50.
The Edinburgh Macular Society Support Group is one of six groups which meet across the city. The charity runs support groups in Morningside, Portobello, Stockbridge, South Queensferry and the Edinburgh Working Age and Young People.
For more information on the group, or other groups in your area please contact Iona McLean on 07517 543 998, or email Iona.McLean@macularsociety.org
For general information on macular disease, call the Macular Society on 0300 3030 111 or email help@macularsociety.org
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