Motion · S3M-07433 · 17 Nov 2010
Fighting Visual Impairment and Age-related Macular Degeneration
The motion
That the Parliament recognises the importance of eyesight to a full life; understands that age-related macular degeneration (AMD) accounts for over half of registered blindness; is concerned that the prevalence of AMD is set to grow markedly with the increasing age profile of the population in Glasgow and the rest of Scotland; notes that treatment for AMD requires repeat application of appropriate treatments, commonly a regime of eye injections, but that outcomes are good if diagnosed early, and believes that it is vital that NHS boards are able to meet demand for treatment effectively now and in the future.
Supporters (21)
- Jamie Hepburn Scottish National Party 18 Nov 2010
- James Kelly 19 Nov 2010
- Mike Pringle 19 Nov 2010
- Sarah Boyack 22 Nov 2010
- Linda Fabiani 22 Nov 2010
- Patricia Ferguson 22 Nov 2010
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 22 Nov 2010
- Marlyn Glen 22 Nov 2010
- Mary Scanlon 22 Nov 2010
- Elaine Smith 22 Nov 2010
- Ken Macintosh 23 Nov 2010
- Hugh O'Donnell 23 Nov 2010
- Trish Godman 24 Nov 2010
- Hugh Henry 25 Nov 2010
- Gil Paterson 25 Nov 2010
- Dave Thompson 25 Nov 2010
- Joe FitzPatrick 1 Dec 2010
- Ross Finnie 6 Dec 2010
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 8 Dec 2010
- Cathy Peattie 21 Dec 2010
- Nigel Don 22 Dec 2010
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.