29 episodes
My Macular and Me Macular Society
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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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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...
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Bitesize Benefits: Attendance Allowance application and decision
Send us your feedbackLiving with sight loss may entitle you to extra financial support to help with day-to-day costs, but do you know what you can claim? Our mini series Bitesize Benefits will cover a range of topics related to financial support for those living with macular disease.This episode is our final episode focused on Attendance Allowance. In this episode we discuss the application itself, as well as the assessment and outcome of your application. We also discuss what Carer's Allowan...
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Bitesize Benefits: What is Attendance Allowance and how do I apply?
Send us your feedbackLiving with sight loss may entitle you to extra financial support to help with day-to-day costs, but do you know what you can claim? Our mini series Bitesize Benefits will cover a range of topics related to financial support for those living with macular disease.This episode is part one of two, focused on Attendance Allowance. In this episode we discuss what the benefit is and how to apply, diving into the application and how to answer the questions. For more informa...
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Trains, planes and automobiles
Send us your feedbackFor most, taking public transport is done without much thought or stress. But, sight loss can have a huge impact on the relative ease with which most people travel. For this My Macular and Me podcast we are joined by Pete Lock, national habilitation lead at Guide Dogs, who shares his own experiences of travelling across the UK on public transport. He will also discuss tips and strategies for stress-free journeys.The Macular Society has been supporting people with macular ...
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Bitesize Benefits: Spring Budget
Send us your feedbackLiving with sight loss may entitle you to extra financial support to help with day-to-day costs, but do you know what you can claim? Our new mini series Bitesize Benefits will cover a range of topics related to financial support for those living with macular disease.Join us as we look at the recent Spring Budget announcement and explore what these updates could mean for those living with sight loss. For more information on benefits available to help those living wit...
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Understanding gene mutations in childhood eye disease
Send us your feedbackResearcher Roly Megaw, a clinical lecturer and honorary consultant ophthalmologist from the University of Edinburgh and West Lothian joins us for this episode of the podcast.Roly will be shedding light on the devastating impact of RPGR gene mutations, which can cause macular and cone rod dystrophies. Join us as he unveils discoveries from his joint Macular Society and Retina UK-funded research, aiming improve our understanding of these conditions and find potential treatm...