Bringing support & families together

WELCOME TO THE MACS WEB SITE
 
The home of information about Microanophthalmia, Anophthalmia, Coloboma and related conditions. MACS offer support and information to parents and professionals in the UK and around the world. Macs also give parents, families and children the opportunity to meet each other, support each other and learn from each other. CHECK OUT THE  NEW MACS POSTER

The MACS online shop will soon be back with various items of merchandise to purchase including Jackets, Fleeces, T- shirts, Bags, Pens, USB Memory sticks, car stickers and much more. All items will be available at this years AGM. WATCH THIS SPACE
New pages

Study into the MAC Conditions
Recently through a collaboration of research between the MRC Human Genetics Unit in Edinburgh and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London a significant breakthrough in research has been identified with the SOX2 gene.
There is more research into Anophthalmia - being carried out by Dr Nicola Ragge.    
Click here to take part in the study.
 

     
Flora Marathon
 

London Marathon
If you are looking for a personal achievement MACS can make your dream come true whilst you help MACS. What could be better than running the London Marathon for us. The London Marathon is probably the best marathon in the world. To be a part of it complete the form and post to us for an entry. It looks like 2009 is going to be a great year.  Look out for information on how to meet other MACS runners at the start. Entry Form

Message board
 Message board
Visit our new message board to find help and advice or offer someone the benefit of your experiences.
 		  
Make a donation
 Make a Donation
To make a donation to MACS please click this link. We rely on our members' subscriptions, donations and fund raising to run our charity.
Ask the specialist
 
Ask the Specialist
We are fortunate to have the help of a two specialists who are happy to answer questions on our children's eye conditions and welfare rights. If you are worried in relation to either please visit this page for help and guidance from John and Jim.		   Translate this Site
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