Macular Disease Conference 2025
Join us online on Saturday, 13 September 2025, between 9.15am - 4pm (BST) for our free, online conference "Hope for the Future".
What to expect:
- All sessions are free to join.
- Hear from experts in macular disease.
- Watch My Macular and Me sessions, which are ideal for people who have been recently diagnosed, their friends and family.
- Ask you questions in our live Q&As
To watch online, all you need on the day is a computer, tablet or smartphone. You can also join in using your telephone.
We're really looking forward to welcoming you online on Saturday, 13 September 2025, and we have a fantastic line-up for you!
Here’s a preview of some of the sessions you’ll be able to enjoy:
Inherited retinal disease and working age session
- Dr Kenneth Fan will discuss the latest treatments and research into Stargardt disease.
- Iain Kennedy and Stuart Lawler will share insights of how assistive technology can make a difference to people with a visual impairment.
Age-related macular degeneration session
- Mr Luke Nicholson will talk about new research and treatments for wet and dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
- Dr Rachel Hanson will explain the connection between our brains and our vision.
My Macular and Me session
- Associate Professor Winfried Amoaku will run an introduction to macular disease, its causes and treatments.
- Dr Jasleen Jolly will uncover some of the mysteries surrounding Charles Bonnet syndrome.
- Macular Society counsellor Suzanne Roberts will discuss the emotional challenges of macular disease.
Further details on speakers and presentations will be updated as they become available. The full programme will be published at the beginning of September, so please check back soon.
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