Catch up on previous webinars
Understanding gene mutations in childhood eye disease
Thursday 25 January 2024
Researcher Roly Megaw sheds light on the devastating impact of RPGR gene mutations, which can cause macular and cone rod dystrophies.
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What causes photopsia and photophobia in patients with Stargardt?
Thursday 30 November 2023
What causes flashing lights in vision and discomfort with bright light in patients with Stargardt and how does it impact their lives? Professor Omar Mahroo and Dr Matteo Rizzi join us to discuss their latest research.
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X Linked Retinoschisis
Thursday 24 November 2022
Professor Andrew Lotery from the University of Southampton provides an update on research into the rare macular condition X linked retinoschisis and what this research could mean for other rare types of macular disease.
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Switching off genes that cause inherited macular disease
Thursday 26 May 2022
Dr Amanda Carr is working on a Macular Society-funded project to switch off a faulty gene in Best disease, which causes the progression of the disease.
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Gene editing for Stargardt
Tuesday 19 April 2022
PhD student Elena Piotter reveals more about how a gene editing technique called CRISPR could help to treat Stargardt disease.
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Latest developments into Stargardt disease research
Thursday 25 November 2021
Professor Andrew Lotery talks about the latest research into Stargardt disease and ongoing clinical trials worldwide.
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Cone rod dystrophy
Thursday 26 August 2021
Professor Andrew Webster, UCL and Moorfields Eye Hospital gives an overview on cone rod dystrophy.
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Research into Best disease
Thursday 25 February 2021
Dr Amanda Carr updates on her project to switch off a faulty gene in Best disease.
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