The wider world of macular conditions sessions
Did you hear our tailored sessions for people living with other macular conditions, like inherited retinal diseases?
If you missed the live Macular Disease Conference 2026 on September 12, here you can stream our sessions with leading experts sharing the latest updates on treatments, research breakthroughs and support.
Seeing the retina: understanding what the scans tell us
Speaker: Dr Christina Karakosta, junior ophthalmologist at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Description: Dr Christina Karakosta explains what retinal scans can show us about eye health and how they help us understand macular disease.
Well-being and mental health in young people with inherited macular disease
Speaker: Dr Michael Crossland, senior research fellow at UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and principal optometrist at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Description: Dr Michael Crossland looks at the impact of inherited macular disease on young people's wellbeing and mental health.
Diabetes and eyes: taking care of your vision
Speakers: Dr Rebecca Thomas, senior lecturer at Swansea University, and Berni Warren, diabetic macular oedema (DMO) patient.
Description: Dr Rebecca Thomas shares advice on diabetes and eye health, while Berni Warren shares her experience of living with DMO.
Inclusive design and the future of AI-powered smart glasses and wearable technology
Speaker: Robin Spinks, head of inclusive design at the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB).
Description: Robin Spinks explores how inclusive design could shape the future of AI-powered smart glasses and wearable technology.
Related resources
Find out more about the topics covered in this session with these resources.
Retinal imaging and inherited eye disorders
Support for young people with macular disease
Diabetic macular oedema
Accessible technology and AI
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