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AbilityNet: A digital world accessible to all

Thursday 27 October 2022

Alex Barker, Advice and Information Officer at AbilityNet, talks more about his role and the support available for people with any disability, of any age, to improve accessibility and enable them to use all kinds of digital technology.

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Dr Tim Corson

Could plants help treat macular disease?

Tuesday 18 October 2022

Professor Tim Corson from Indiana University School of Medicine discusses how the healing compounds found in plants could help treat macular disease.

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Samantha Mann

Diabetes and your eyes: treatments and research

Thursday 29 September 2022

Consultant ophthalmologist Samantha Mann, from Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, discusses the latest developments in treatments and research in diabetic eye disease.

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Cataract surgery and macular degeneration

Tuesday 20 September 2022

Can you have cataract surgery when you have macular degeneration? Consultant ophthalmologist and ophthalmic surgeon professor Gary Misson explores the topic in more detail, answering frequently asked questions.

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Consultation

Eye Clinic Liaison Officers (ECLOs) and registering as sight impaired

Thursday 25 August 2022

An eye clinic liaison officer (ECLO) and rehabilitation Officer discuss their roles and how they can support people with sight loss.

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Faricimab - a new treatment for wet AMD and DMO

Tuesday 16 August 2022

Consultant ophthalmologist and vitreo retinal surgeon, Ian Pearce, reveals more about the latest drug faricimab (Vabysmo) for wet AMD and DMO.

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Daily light cycles and diabetic retinopathy

Thursday 28 July 2022

Dr Eleni Beli from Queen's University Belfast looks into how diabetes affects the circadian clock and its impact on people with diabetic retinopathy.

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How to make the most of your remaining vision

Tuesday 19 July 2022

Skills for Seeing expert Hannah Keegan discusses the best techniques to make the most of your remaining vision, sharing top tips to help people with sight loss retain their independence.

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