Definition: The macula in full macula lutea, is an oval-shaped pigmented area in the centre of the retina of the human eye and in other animals.
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Last Updated: 17th of December 2025
Services mentioning Macula
The
Macular Society's Connect by Tech service offers one-to-one telephone support with the
technology you are using around your home. Make the most of you
smart phones, tablets, laptops and computers, smart speakers, and other technology. Help with setting up Alexa, using accessibility features on devices, help with video calls, setting up a computer, Zoom and conference calls and more.
Support
group for people with
macular disease. Meets on 3rd Wednesday of every month, at 1.30pm. Theatre Fach, Dolgellau, Gwynedd.
A
page at
Macular Society's site giving information for the
medical support for wet AMD.
Support
group for people with
Macular disease. Meets monthly, on first Monday of the month at 11am. Craig y Don Community Centre, Llandudno.
The
Macular Group meets 4th Wednesday each month at 1pm. Tesco Community Centre, Park Avenue, Aberystwyth.
Calling
the
helpline at
Macular Society is your access to
advocacy as a patient regarding treatment. Contact the helpline if you would like advocacy support for liaison with the
ophthalmologist etc.
Support
group for people with
macular disease. Meets at Sight Life monthly on the first Monday of the month. 10.30am - 12.30pm. Sight Life, Jones Court, Womanby Street, Cardiff CF10 1BR. Contact Sightlife.
Depending
on your circumstances, you may be entitled to financial support from the government. Welfare benefits are available to help those living with
macular disease, and their families, with extra costs.
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advice and information.
It
is not unusual for some people with
macular disease to feel isolated, especially if it's difficult to get out and about. However, there is no need to feel alone - MS telephone befrienders can provide a regular friendly phone call, which may help to rebuild confidence and independence. Their telephone
befriending service may be especially helpful if you cannot get to one of their
support group meetings, but would like to talk to someone who has experience of
macular disease.
The
Macular Society can put you in touch with a Treatment Buddy who has already had treatment, for information and reassurance. If you are experiencing visual hallucinations (
Charles Bonnet Syndrome) due to sight loss there is a buddy service where you can talk to someone who has also experienced visual hallucinations for information and reassurance.
The
Macular Society has a team of qualified counsellors who have extensive experience either personally or professionally within the field of sight loss. This is a telephone service for anyone who has been diagnosed with
macular disease. They also offer the same service to that person’s family members, in the UK or internationally.
They are bound by the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling, and fully compliant with the Data Protection Act.
The
Macular Society has local self-help
support groups across the UK. The groups vary in size and style but all offer invaluable practical and emotional support to people with
macular disease from people with macular disease. Click the link below and enter your postcode to find the group near you.
Web
page of information and
advice for people with
macular disease.
Delve
into the world of
macular disease with the
Macular Society. Join us as we hear from eye care professionals, providing expert insight on the latest developments in research and evolving treatments. Listen as we also share first-hand stories and explore the support available for those living with sight loss.
Every
month
Macular Society hosts a webinar to bring you closer to the experts. You will be joined by experts in
macular disease who discuss the latest in treatments and research and answer your questions.
Social
and entertainment group for persons who are
vision impaired and
carers.
Outings and speakers, general chat and company. Meetings are held at the Methodist Church, High Street, Welshpool on alternate Tuesdays between the hours of 2 - 4pm. from March - December. The
club is run by a small group of people who give their time freely. Raffle event every meeting towards cost of refreshments and use of hall. Affiliated with
Macular Society.
This
webinar, which takes place on the last Thursday of every month, focuses specifically on different
macular conditions and issues affecting anyone of working age.
Library records mentioning Macula
Clinical
commissioning guidance from The College of Optometrists & The Royal College of
Ophthalmologists, which aims to to help those designing and commissioning eye care improve the value of their services for people with age-related
macular degeneration.
Information
about the symptoms and treatment of
macular problems.
href="/glossary/336/macula">Macular Society offers services and support in Wales. These newsletters inform readers of what's available. There are North Wales and South Wales editions in most instances.
This
guide to juvenile
macular dystrophies (JMD) provides information about several conditions, (including
Stargardt's disease, Best disease, surbus fundus dystrophy and cone dystrophy), guidance on living with them, and places to find further support.
