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Red light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation, is being used to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD). But how does it work and is it effective? Professor Tim Jackson delves into the science behind Valeda light therapy. Watch the video below. 

Ruth Rhydderch, an ECLO at the University Hospital of Wales, joins us to discuss her role as an eye clinic liaison officer, and to share her top pieces of advice. Watch the video below. 

AMD specialist, Martin McKibbin, joins us to share the results of the second annual report of the National Ophthalmology Database (NOD) AMD Audit. The audit aims to improve the way care is delivered and the treatment outcomes for patients receiving NHS treatment for wet AMD. Watch the video below. 

Radio broadcaster, Peter White, and ophthalmologist professor Ian Pearce join this webinar to bid farewell to Cathy Yelf, the Macular Society's chief executive, who is retiring after nearly a decade of dedicated service. They discuss the progress in macular research over the years, share insights on current developments, and explore their hopes for the future. Watch the video below. 

Professor Jacqueline van der Spuy from the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology joins us to discuss the development of treatments for Doyne honeycomb retinal dystrophy, an inherited juvenile macular dystrophy affecting sight from early adulthood.

Join us as we explore the latest developments from OKKO Health, which is developing a home-monitoring app to allow people with macular disease to better monitor their vision from home. OKKO Health has developed an app to help people to monitor their sight between clinic visits, through simple puzzle games. The smartphone app, which is still in development, uses software similar to that of a video game to assess visual health.

Professor Linda Troeberg from the University of East Anglia joins us to discuss research updates her Macular Society research project looking into the development of treatments for Sorsby's fundus dystrophy, an inherited juvenile macular dystrophy.

Dr Ashley Wood and Vera Silva from Cardiff University join our My Macular and Me webinar to discuss new research into early age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Dr Wood’s team is developing technology to detect early changes in vision, especially difficulties adjusting to low light, which could help diagnose AMD sooner.

Thank you for your interest in ‘My Macular and Me’ webinars. These are free to access. All you need to do is complete the form below with your information. You will then be sent monthly updates on speakers, dates and times for the webinars so you can sign up whenever you want to attend. You’ll also hear the latest in research and treatments, advice on living with sight loss, how you can get involved with fundraising, events, products we sell and how we campaign. We’re really looking forward to welcoming you!

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