Many of the people we support have age related macular degeneration and our eye clinic liaison officer Linda Sethi points out we’re seeing more referrals at an earlier age – 50s and 60s. It’s the leading cause of irreversible sight loss – although it must be stressed that irreversible doesn’t mean treatment isn’t available. This [...]
• N-Vision Exhibition – Friday 28th September 10 – 4pm – Sharples Hall • N-Vision Volunteers Lunch – Thursday 4th October – Sharples Hall • Living with AMD event - Tuesday 9th October - 10.30am - 3pm - Joint event with the Macular Society – at the United Reformed Church in Lytham St Annes. Talks [...]
Linda Sethi, N-Vision’s Eye Clinic Liaison Officer, has taken a closer look at macular degeneration for Macular Week (June 25-July 1) in order to focus on the need for regular sight tests – and share how the charity can help those affected. ‘Age related macular degeneration AMD is a common eye condition which affects the [...]
It’s national Macular Week (June 25-July 1) and N-Vision is doing its bit to raise awareness of macular degeneration. Two clients – who have become good friends through our social activities and sight loss support group – spoke very movingly about what macular degeneration means to them. Mrs Margaret Field and Mrs Anne Walmsley were [...]
