My Macular and Me

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My Macular and Me Podcast

Twice a month, delve into the world of macular disease with the Macular Society. Join us as we hear from eye care professionals, providing expert insight on the latest developments in research and evolving treatments. Listen as we also share first-hand stories and explore the support available for those living with sight loss. Episodes are released on the first and third Thursday of each month. For more information and additional support visit: https://www.macularsociety.org/ 

  1. SEP 4

    Bitesize Benefits: Working with sight loss

    Send us your feedbackIn this episode of Bitesize Benefits Emma and Colin are joined by Zsuzsi Szabo, Employment Manager at Support4Sight Essex, as they explore the world of employment for those living with sight loss. Listen as they discuss disclosing sight loss to an employer and the benefits of applying for an Access to Work grant. This is part of our Bitesize Benefits mini series where we look at a range of topics relating to financial and employment support for those living with mac...

    49 min

  2. AUG 14

    Bitesize Benefits: Job hunting with sight loss

    Send us your feedbackIn this episode of Bitesize Benefits Emma and Colin are joined by Zsuzsi Szabo, Employment Manager at Support4Sight Essex, as they explore the world of employment for those living with sight loss. Listen as we share our key tips job searching, volunteering, job applications and CV writing. This is part of our Bitesize Benefits mini series where we look at a range of topics relating to financial and employment support for those living with macular disease. &nbs...

    42 min

  3. JUL 31

    Potential treatments for Doyne honeycomb retinal dystrophy

    Send us your feedbackIn this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast we are joined by Professor Jacqueline van der Spuy from the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology. She discusses the development of treatments for Doyne honeycomb retinal dystrophy, an inherited juvenile macular dystrophy affecting sight from early adulthood.The Macular Society has been supporting people with macular conditions for over 30 years. The right information and support can help people overcome their worries and retain t...

    35 min

  4. JUL 17

    How smart devices can help you with sight loss

    Send us your feedbackIn this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast, we are joined by Hannah Keegan, programmes manager at the Macular Society, and Connect by Tech volunteer Sheila Harris. Join us as we explore the world of smart devices and find out how technology can make life a little bit easier for those living with sight loss. The Macular Society has been supporting people with macular conditions for over 30 years. The right information and support can help people overcome their w...

    32 min

  5. JUL 3

    The gene editing research seeking a Stargardt treatment

    Send us your feedbackIn this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast, Elena Piotter, a PhD student at the University of Oxford, discusses her research project into a gene editing technique called CRISPR and how it could lead to a treatment for Stargardt disease. Her research is co-funded by the Macular Society and Retina UK.The Macular Society has been supporting people with macular conditions for over 30 years. The right information and support can help people overcome their worries and ret...

    36 min

  6. JUN 19

    What is an ECLO and how can they support you?

    Send us your feedbackFor this My Macular and Me podcast we are joined by Ruth Rhydderch, an ECLO at the University Hospital of Wales. She joined us to discuss her role has an ECLO and she shares her top pieces of advice. Eye clinic liaison officers (ECLOs) offer advice on how to lessen the impact your eye condition may have on your life.The Macular Society has been supporting people with macular conditions for over 30 years. The right information and support can help people overcome their wor...

    39 min

  7. JUN 5

    What is X linked retinoschisis?

    Send us your feedbackFor this My Macular and Me podcast, we welcome Professor Andrew Lotery from the University of Southampton. He explores the rare macular condition called X linked retinoschisis. The condition is one of a number of inherited retinal diseases the Southampton team is researching. Professor Lotery provides an update on research into X linked retinoschisis and what this could mean for other rare types of macular disease.The Macular Society has been supporting people with macula...

    25 min

  8. MAY 15

    Latest updates in myopic macular degeneration

    Send us your feedbackDr Annegret Dahlmann-Noor, who is director of the children's service at Moorfields Eye Hospital, joins our My Macular and Me podcast to talk about myopic macular degeneration (MMD). As well as the condition itself, Dr Dahlmann-Noor will discuss its prevalence, as well as her latest research into the condition on how to slow myopia progression in childhood and adolescence.The Macular Society has been supporting people with macular conditions for over 30 years. The ri...

    53 min
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Twice a month, delve into the world of macular disease with the Macular Society. Join us as we hear from eye care professionals, providing expert insight on the latest developments in research and evolving treatments. Listen as we also share first-hand stories and explore the support available for those living with sight loss. Episodes are released on the first and third Thursday of each month. For more information and additional support visit: https://www.macularsociety.org/ 

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  • Creator
    Macular Society
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 My Macular and Me
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