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Macular holes and other surgically treated macular conditions
Consultant ophthalmic and retinal surgeon Tim Jackson talks in more detail about macular holes and other surgically treated macular conditions, epiretinal membrane and vitreomacular traction. Watch the video below.
Switching off genes that cause inherited macular disease
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. Watch the video below.
Chatbot offering timely advice to the visually impaired
Professor Chris Dickinson discusses her research looking at using a digital computer-based 'personal assistant' to provide patients with timely advice and support following a diagnosis. Watch the video below.
Inherited macular disease - should I know my gene?
Professor Andrew Webster and genetic counsellor Hannah Knight talk about understanding a genetic diagnosis. Watch the video below.
Potential treatment to stop dry AMD turning to wet AMD
Dr James Whiteford reveals more about the progress being made on an exciting new treatment. Watch the video below.
Gene editing for Stargardt
PhD student Elena Piotter reveals more about how a gene editing technique called CRISPR could help to treat Stargardt disease. Watch the video below.
Revolutionary bionic chip for dry AMD
Consultant ophthalmologist Mahi Muqit discusses the latest technology hoping to restore vision in patients with dry AMD. Watch the video below.
Emotional support for macular disease
A patient who has benefitted from the Society's emotional support talks more about how it has helped. Watch the video below.
Living with macular disease
Three people living macular disease share their experiences of their diagnosis and discuss how they have learned to live with sight loss. Watch the video below.
What role does our immune response play in AMD?
Professor Andrew Dick discusses his latest research looking at the link between our immune response and AMD. Watch the video below.