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MACS is a small national charity supporting children and adults born without eyes or with underdeveloped eyes. 

Every year in the UK, an estimated 114 babies will be born with no eyes (Anophthalmia), small eyes (Microphthalmia), or a cleft in the eye (Coloboma). Many children will have additional needs or other health challenges. Receiving the diagnosis may be an isolating experience for parents; they may feel hopeless and alone. 

MACS now helps over 3,000 people from 1,000 families across the UK, supporting them at every stage of their journey by providing peer support, practical help and opportunities to take part in life-changing activity trips. 

 

 

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Finding MACS when our daughter was born was an absolute ray of light moment, to know that other parents were out there sharing their experiences and that we weren't alone- which we absolutely felt at that time- was completely up-lifting.
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UK registered charity number: 1161897          Scotland registered charity number: SC052711
Registered Postal Address: Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support, 71-75 Shelton Street, London WC2H 9JQ

Family Support: 0800 169 8088
General &  Fundraising Enquiries: 0800 644 6017
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