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Macular Society events
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Find information on our yearly Macular Disease Conference, as well as our upcoming My Macular and Me webinars, events and talks, along with recordings of these events.
Our webinars
Macular Society events
Every month we host an exciting new webinar to bring you closer to the experts. We are joined by experts in macular disease who discuss the latest in treatments and research and answer your questions.
Catch up on previous webinars
Our webinars
Research into inherited retinal disease and the benefits of genetic counselling
Research optometrist Shelley Black and genetic counsellor Claire Kirk discuss the latest inherited retinal disease research and the benefits of genetic counselling. Watch the video below.
What causes AMD and how can we detect it sooner?
Dr. Ruth Hogg, senior lecturer at Queen’s University Belfast, discusses her recent research project that aims to uncover early signs of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Watch the video below.
When and why are lasers used to treat patients with retinal diseases
Dr Liam Sullivan discusses lasers as treatment for patients with retinal conditions, such as diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusion. Watch the video below.
How do degenerative eye conditions affect patient's mental health?
Dr. Hari Jayaram from Moorfields shares ground-breaking research on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on patients with degenerative eye conditions. Watch the video below.
How can job seekers with macular disease overcome barriers to employment?
Zsuzsi Szabo from Support4Sight in Essex and Gary Hawkins from Cadent Gas join us to discuss the barriers to employment for people with macular disease. Watch the video below.
Understanding Charles Bonnet syndrome
Why people with sight loss can experience visual hallucinations
Dr Jasleen K. Jolly, from the Vision and Eye Research Institute at Anglia Ruskin University, joins us to discuss her latest research on Charles Bonnet syndrome. Watch the video below.
An insight into the Macular Society research team
Research manager Geraldine Hoad and research officer Sarah Clinton join us to give an overview of the Macular Society's research team. Watch the video below.