Support event for people living with the biggest cause of sight loss
28/04/2025
The Macular Society will be at the Banbury Museum Café on Tuesday from 10.30am
A charity dedicated to helping people living with the biggest cause of sight loss is inviting people to find out more about the help and support available to them in Banbury.
The Macular Society will be raising awareness of macular disease at the Banbury Museum Café tomorrow between 10.30am and 12pm.
Macular disease causes central vision loss. Nearly 1.5 million people are currently affected and many more are at risk, with around 300 new diagnoses every day.
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.
Those with the condition, along with their friends, family and carers, will be able to get support from the team at tomorrow’s event. There will also be advice on where to find out more about life with sight loss.
Macular Society regional manager for south central, Tyler Phillips, said: “People can often feel isolated and confused after a diagnosis of macular disease, so we’ll be in Banbury to let people know exactly what local help and support is available to them, and to answer any questions people have about life with sight loss.
“Simply turn up on the day to find out more about the benefits of face-to-face group support, the latest treatment news, injections advice and more about how the Macular Society is there to help you.”
Published: by the Banbury FM News Team
