Macular Disease Society - Portsmouth Support Group
Details
Nearly 1.5m people in the UK have macular disease. It affects people of all ages. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common condition, generally affecting people over the age of 55.
AMD is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, affecting more than 600,000 people.
A group of rare inherited conditions called macular dystrophies can affect much younger people. Some of these rare conditions can appear in childhood, although some are not diagnosed until later in life.
AMD is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, affecting more than 600,000 people.
A group of rare inherited conditions called macular dystrophies can affect much younger people. Some of these rare conditions can appear in childhood, although some are not diagnosed until later in life.
Opening Hours:
First Friday of the month
11.00am and 1.00pm
First Friday of the month
11.00am and 1.00pm
Location:
The Deaf Centre , 279 Arundel Street
Portsmouth
PO1 1LX
Contact
Phone Number:
030 0303 0111 Helpline
Further Information
Age Ranges:
0-1, 1-3, 4-11, 12-17, 18-25, 26-64, 65+
Charges:
Off
Supports:
Individuals
https://www.macularsociety.org/support/local-groups/portsmouth-support-group/