Episodes

  • Adapting to Life with Low Vision

    Adapting to Life with Low Vision
    Nov 20 2024

    This Macular Chat episode will cover practical tips for maintaining quality of life with low vision. From adaptive activities to resources like large print books, there are resources to help you live well.
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    52 mins
  • Taking Charge of Your Geographic Atrophy

    Taking Charge of Your Geographic Atrophy
    Oct 30 2024

    Geographic atrophy is an advanced and severe form of dry age-related macular degeneration that, if left untreated, can lead to irreversible vision loss. Hear from guest expert Dr. Veeral Sheth about the latest treatments, research breakthroughs, and how to protect your vision.
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    45 mins
  • Understanding Stargardt Disease

    Understanding Stargardt Disease
    Sep 25 2024

    Join us for an in-depth discussion on Stargardt disease, a rare inherited form of juvenile macular degeneration that affects about 1 in 10,000 children and young adults. Learn about the latest in diagnosis, genetic testing, and promising treatments, which researchers are also evaluating in geographic atrophy.
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    52 mins
  • Promising Studies Funded by Macular Degeneration Research

    Promising Studies Funded by Macular Degeneration Research
    Aug 28 2024
    Macular Degeneration Research, a BrightFocus Foundation program, is supporting 49 active research grants around the world. Join us as our Scientific Affairs team highlights a few of these groundbreaking research projects working toward earlier detection and prevention, treatments, and a cure for macular degeneration.
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    31 mins
  • How Diet and Nutrition Impact Macular Degeneration

    How Diet and Nutrition Impact Macular Degeneration
    Jul 31 2024
    This Macular Chat episode will explore how diet and nutrition influence the risk and progression of AMD and discuss the vital role that the gut microbiome plays in overall human health.
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    58 mins
  • Geographic Atrophy: Your Questions Answered

    Geographic Atrophy: Your Questions Answered
    May 29 2024
    Geographic atrophy is an advanced and severe form of dry age-related macular degeneration that can lead to permanent vision loss. Guest expert Dr. Philip Niles will share what you need to know about identifying, preventing, and treating geographic atrophy and delve into the landscape of available treatments.
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    40 mins
  • Resources to Help You Live Well with Age-Related Macular Degeneration

    Resources to Help You Live Well with Age-Related Macular Degeneration
    Apr 24 2024
    After a macular degeneration diagnosis, the best way to adapt to vision loss is to learn new ways of doing things. Ed Haines discusses the resources available from the organization Hadley, which provides practical, social, and emotional support to older adults adjusting to vision loss.
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    39 mins
  • What You Need to Know About Cataracts and Macular Degeneration

    What You Need to Know About Cataracts and Macular Degeneration
    Mar 27 2024
    Does cataract surgery increase your risk of developing macular degeneration? Learn more during a conversation with guest expert Emily Y. Chew, MD.
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    30 mins