My Macular and Me
by Macular Society
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Revolutionary new implant for dry age-related macular degeneration
Revolutionary new implant for dry age-related macular degeneration
About this podcast
Delve into the world of macular disease with the Macular Society. Join us as we hear from eye care professionals, providing expert insight on the latest developments in research and evolving treatments. Listen as we also share first-hand stories and explore the support available for those living with sight loss. For more information and additional support visit: https://www.macularsociety.org/
Episodes
The newest 20 of 57 episodes
- Revolutionary new implant for dry age-related macular degeneration · 44 min · Episode 57Send us your feedback With over 84% of trial participants regaining the ability to read letters, numbers, and words. Mahi Muqit, senior vitreoretinal consultant at Moorfields Eye…
- What is it like to participate in a clinical trial? · 14 min · Episode 56Send us your feedback What is it really like to participate in a clinical trial? Previously, we have explored what clinical trials are, why they matter, and how they drive…
- Seeking support after a macular disease diagnosis · 30 min · Episode 55Send us your feedback Being diagnosed with macular disease can leave you and your family feeling isolated and uncertain about the future. Macular Society’s Advice and Information…
- Bitesize Benefits: Autumn Budget 2025 · 23 min · Episode 54Send us your feedback Join us as we look at the recent Autumn Budget announcement and explore what these updates could mean for those living with sight loss. Living with sight…
- What is diabetic macular oedema? · 20 min · Episode 53Send us your feedback In this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast we explore the topic of diabetic macular oedema (DMO), a leading cause of vision loss in people with…
- Clinical trials explained · 31 min · Episode 52Send us your feedback Have you ever wondered about clinical trials for sight loss? In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about participating in research…
- Bitesize Benefits: Welfare update · 19 min · Episode 51Send us your feedback In this episode of Bitesize Benefits, we explore the government’s latest welfare reforms, what they mean for people with macular disease, and how proposed…
- Parenting with sight loss · 40 min · Episode 50Send us your feedback In this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast, we speak to Kelly, a mum of three living with Best disease. Kelly shares her personal journey of parenting…
- Bitesize Benefits: Pension Credit · 27 min · Episode 49Send us your feedback Living with sight loss may entitle you to extra financial support to help with day-to-day costs, but do you know what you can claim? Our mini series…
- What to expect from anti-VEGF injections · 30 min · Episode 48Send us your feedback Eye injections can feel daunting, but they don’t have to be. In this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast, orthoptist and advanced practitioner…
- What is epiretinal membrane? · 19 min · Episode 47Send us your feedback What is epiretinal membrane? In this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast, we are joined by Dr. Teresa Sandinha, consultant ophthalmologist at the Royal…
- Making the most out of your optician appointments · 26 min · Episode 46Send us your feedback In this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast, we are joined by Hannah Keegan, programmes manager at the Macular Society, and Claire Ashe, service…
- Celebrating women in ophthalmology · 34 min · Episode 45Send us your feedback In this special International Women's Day episode of the My Macular and Me podcast, we are joined by consultant ophthalmologist Christiana Dinah to discuss…
- Finding joy after diagnosis · 46 min · Episode 44Send us your feedback In this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast, we are joined by guests Chris and Dawn who share their journey with macular disease. They talk through…
- How can gene therapy help those with Stargardt disease? · 22 minSend us your feedback For this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast, we are revisiting one of talks from Dr Matteo Rizzi, research fellow at UCL Institute of Ophthalmology…
- Can supplements slow the progression of late-stage AMD? · 47 min · Episode 42Send us your feedback New research has found that taking a daily vitamin and mineral supplement can slow the progression of late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD)…
- Why register as sight impaired? · 21 min · Episode 41Send us your feedback Being registered as sight impaired can often make it easier to get practical help and it may qualify you for certain benefits. In this episode of the My…
- Bitesize Benefits: Autumn Budget 2024 · 19 min · Episode 40Send us your feedback Living with sight loss may entitle you to extra financial support to help with day-to-day costs, but do you know what you can claim? Our mini series…
- Latest research into Sorsby fundus dystrophy · 30 min · Episode 39Send us your feedback For this My Macular and Me podcast we are joined by Professor Linda Troeberg from the University of East Anglia as she shares updates on her Macular Society…
- How eccentric viewing can help make best use of your remaining vision · 30 min · Episode 38Send us your feedback In this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast, we are joined by Hannah Keegan, programmes manager at the Macular Society, and Skills for Seeing volunteer…
