PROFESSOR Jonathan Gibson, of the University of Aston Department of Vision Sciences, spoke to a packed house on March 28.
His talk covered treatments for this devastating eye condition and hope for the future.
Would you like to come to the support group, which covers and Bromsgrove and Redditch?
If transport is a problem, contact the Royal Voluntary Service on 01527 879290 - their volunteer drivers may be able to help you at a reasonable cost.
For more information contact Wendy on 0121 445 1585 or Alan on 01527 887864.
Macular Society Helpline on 0300 3030111.
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