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Macular Society online condition-specific communities

Description: The Macular Society has groups which are specific to particular types of macular disease: Best's disease, diabetic macular oedema, myopic macular degeneration, punctate inner choroidopathy (PIC), and Sorsby's fundus dystrophy. Each group meets monthly. They are an opportunity to find out more about the condition, and meet others who are affected.

Weblink: https://www.macularsociety.org/support/online-condition-specific-communities/

Type: Support Group

Coverage: UK-wide

Provider: Macular Society

Keywords: amd, bests, diabetes, diabetic, macular degeneration, myopia, oedima, sorsby

Last Updated: 15th of January 2024

Events associated with this service:

24th of February 2025

Best disease online community group

Meet on the last Monday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

5th of March 2025

Punctate inner choroidopathy online community group

Meets: first Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

11th of March 2025

Myopic macular degeneration online community group

Meets: second Tuesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

17th of March 2025

Sorsby’s fundus dystrophy online community group

Meets: third Monday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

19th of March 2025

Diabetic macular oedema online community group

Meets: third Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

31st of March 2025

Best disease online community group

Meet on the last Monday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

2nd of April 2025

Punctate inner choroidopathy online community group

Meets: first Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

8th of April 2025

Myopic macular degeneration online community group

Meets: second Tuesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

16th of April 2025

Diabetic macular oedema online community group

Meets: third Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

21st of April 2025

Sorsby’s fundus dystrophy online community group

Meets: third Monday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

28th of April 2025

Best disease online community group

Meet on the last Monday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

7th of May 2025

Punctate inner choroidopathy online community group

Meets: first Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

13th of May 2025

Myopic macular degeneration online community group

Meets: second Tuesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

19th of May 2025

Sorsby’s fundus dystrophy online community group

Meets: third Monday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

21st of May 2025

Diabetic macular oedema online community group

Meets: third Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

26th of May 2025

Best disease online community group

Meet on the last Monday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

4th of June 2025

Punctate inner choroidopathy online community group

Meets: first Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

10th of June 2025

Myopic macular degeneration online community group

Meets: second Tuesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

16th of June 2025

Sorsby’s fundus dystrophy online community group

Meets: third Monday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

18th of June 2025

Diabetic macular oedema online community group

Meets: third Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

30th of June 2025

Best disease online community group

Meet on the last Monday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

2nd of July 2025

Punctate inner choroidopathy online community group

Meets: first Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

8th of July 2025

Myopic macular degeneration online community group

Meets: second Tuesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

16th of July 2025

Diabetic macular oedema online community group

Meets: third Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

21st of July 2025

Sorsby’s fundus dystrophy online community group

Meets: third Monday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

28th of July 2025

Best disease online community group

Meet on the last Monday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

6th of August 2025

Punctate inner choroidopathy online community group

Meets: first Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

12th of August 2025

Myopic macular degeneration online community group

Meets: second Tuesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

18th of August 2025

Sorsby’s fundus dystrophy online community group

Meets: third Monday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

20th of August 2025

Diabetic macular oedema online community group

Meets: third Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

25th of August 2025

Best disease online community group

Meet on the last Monday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

3rd of September 2025

Punctate inner choroidopathy online community group

Meets: first Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

9th of September 2025

Myopic macular degeneration online community group

Meets: second Tuesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

15th of September 2025

Sorsby’s fundus dystrophy online community group

Meets: third Monday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

17th of September 2025

Diabetic macular oedema online community group

Meets: third Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

29th of September 2025

Best disease online community group

Meet on the last Monday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

1st of October 2025

Punctate inner choroidopathy online community group

Meets: first Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

14th of October 2025

Myopic macular degeneration online community group

Meets: second Tuesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

15th of October 2025

Diabetic macular oedema online community group

Meets: third Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

20th of October 2025

Sorsby’s fundus dystrophy online community group

Meets: third Monday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

27th of October 2025

Best disease online community group

Meet on the last Monday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

5th of November 2025

Punctate inner choroidopathy online community group

Meets: first Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

11th of November 2025

Myopic macular degeneration online community group

Meets: second Tuesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

17th of November 2025

Sorsby’s fundus dystrophy online community group

Meets: third Monday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

19th of November 2025

Diabetic macular oedema online community group

Meets: third Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

24th of November 2025

Best disease online community group

Meet on the last Monday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

3rd of December 2025

Punctate inner choroidopathy online community group

Meets: first Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

9th of December 2025

Myopic macular degeneration online community group

Meets: second Tuesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

15th of December 2025

Sorsby’s fundus dystrophy online community group

Meets: third Monday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

17th of December 2025

Diabetic macular oedema online community group

Meets: third Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

29th of December 2025

Best disease online community group

Meet on the last Monday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

7th of January 2026

Punctate inner choroidopathy online community group

Meets: first Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

13th of January 2026

Myopic macular degeneration online community group

Meets: second Tuesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

21st of January 2026

Diabetic macular oedema online community group

Meets: third Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

26th of January 2026

Best disease online community group

Meet on the last Monday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

4th of February 2026

Punctate inner choroidopathy online community group

Meets: first Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

10th of February 2026

Myopic macular degeneration online community group

Meets: second Tuesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

18th of February 2026

Diabetic macular oedema online community group

Meets: third Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

23rd of February 2026

Best disease online community group

Meet on the last Monday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

4th of March 2026

Punctate inner choroidopathy online community group

Meets: first Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

10th of March 2026

Myopic macular degeneration online community group

Meets: second Tuesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

18th of March 2026

Diabetic macular oedema online community group

Meets: third Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

30th of March 2026

Best disease online community group

Meet on the last Monday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

1st of April 2026

Punctate inner choroidopathy online community group

Meets: first Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

14th of April 2026

Myopic macular degeneration online community group

Meets: second Tuesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

15th of April 2026

Diabetic macular oedema online community group

Meets: third Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

27th of April 2026

Best disease online community group

Meet on the last Monday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

6th of May 2026

Punctate inner choroidopathy online community group

Meets: first Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

12th of May 2026

Myopic macular degeneration online community group

Meets: second Tuesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

20th of May 2026

Diabetic macular oedema online community group

Meets: third Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

25th of May 2026

Best disease online community group

Meet on the last Monday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

3rd of June 2026

Punctate inner choroidopathy online community group

Meets: first Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

9th of June 2026

Myopic macular degeneration online community group

Meets: second Tuesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

17th of June 2026

Diabetic macular oedema online community group

Meets: third Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

29th of June 2026

Best disease online community group

Meet on the last Monday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

1st of July 2026

Punctate inner choroidopathy online community group

Meets: first Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

14th of July 2026

Myopic macular degeneration online community group

Meets: second Tuesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

5th of August 2026

Punctate inner choroidopathy online community group

Meets: first Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

11th of August 2026

Myopic macular degeneration online community group

Meets: second Tuesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

2nd of September 2026

Punctate inner choroidopathy online community group

Meets: first Wednesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society

8th of September 2026

Myopic macular degeneration online community group

Meets: second Tuesday of the month. Provide peer support and information. Connect with others to reduce feelings of isolation, exchange hints and tips about living with macular disease and hear from leading clinicians, researchers and sight loss professionals.

Hosted by - Macular Society