My Macular and Me session

My Macular and Me is our tailored session for people newly diagnosed with macular disease, family members, friends and caregivers.

We’re really looking forward to welcoming you online on Saturday 13 September 2025 and we have a fantastic line-up for you!

Programme:

The morning session will be a combination of pre-recorded presentations and a live Q&A session with the presenters.

9.15  Welcome: Ed Holloway, chief executive and Emma Malcolm, director of income and transformation, Macular Society.

9.20  Associate Professor Winfried Amoaku: Introduction to the macula and common diseases.

10.00  Dr Jasleen Jolly: Charles Bonnet syndrome updates.

10.35  Break

10.50  Suzanne Roberts: Emotional challenges of macular disease.

11.15  Peer support: Making the most of your sight.

11.50  Live Q&A panel session: Your questions answered by the experts.

12.15  Lunch Break

In the afternoon, we will be showing the pre-recorded presentations only.

12.45  Welcome back: Ed Holloway, chief executive and Emma Malcolm, director of income and transformation, Macular Society (recorded presentation).

12.46  Associate Professor Winfried Amoaku: Introduction to the macula and common diseases (recorded presentation).

13.20  Dr Jasleen Jolly: Charles Bonnet syndrome updates (recorded presentation).

13.50  Break

14.10  Suzanne Roberts: Emotional challenges of macular disease (recorded presentation).

14.35  Peer support: Making the most of your sight (recorded presentation).

15.10  Close

Please note that times are approximate and subject to change.

Other sessions: