A charity is hoping to launch a support group for those with macular diseases living in Banff.
Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK with nearly 1.5 million people currently affected and many more at risk.
The Macular Society has organised an event, which takes place on Tuesday July 30, from 10.30am-12.30pm at Banff Library, to help raise awareness of the disease.
The charity will give a brief overview of its activities, as well as an introduction to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and other forms of macular disease.
The event will also highlight the work of macular support groups, which help increase the confidence and independence of people affected by the disease.
There are currently more than 400 of these groups across the UK, and if the awareness event in Banff is successful, a group will launch in the town in the near future.
Laura Gray, Macular Society regional manager, said: “Information events like these give us a great opportunity to highlight the effects of macular disease and the support that’s on offer in the local area.
“It also helps us to identify whether people living in and around Banff would benefit from having their own macular support group.
“If you have a macular condition, or if you have a friend or family member who has been affected by sight problems, then please come along and see us on 30 July to find out more.”
For more information on the event, please contact Laura Gray on 07948 352 967 or email laura.gray@macularsociety.org
For general information on macular disease, call the Macular Society on 0300 3030 111 or email help@macularsociety.org.