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"Jill Archer", macular degeneration.

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I think there's an item on the radio at 9.30 am; radio4, onn M acular degeneration. It is the Archers actress who plays Jill Archer, speaking.

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Very good item on Radio 4. Patricia Greenwood, who plays Jill Archer in the Archers, interviewed about her experiences with Macular Degeneration. Radio 4 at 9.30 a.m.

Sunday 26/8/18. Listen on iPlayer if you missed it.

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Going to do that. Thanks for sharing. 2468G

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Rosie102 in reply to fed13

This was a very interesting story and a great inspiration to those have AND. .

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Mean AND. I have been diagnosed as having Drusen and my sister has been diagnosed with same. I am off to Hospital on Monday for Macular Hole Surgery and New Lens. I was told l am getting ..two for one.

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ElviraKate in reply to fed13

There was an update on today's 'Broadcasting House' Radio4 programme (9am Sunday, you can Listen Again on the website) where two researchers talked about the possibility of better treatment for dry AMD within the next five to ten years. They were very cautious but hopeful.

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