My Macular and Me

By: Macular Society
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • Bitesize Benefits: Working with sight loss
    Sep 4 2024

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    In this episode of Bitesize Benefits Emma and Colin are joined by Zsuzsi Szabo, Employment Manager at Support4Sight Essex, as they explore the world of employment for those living with sight loss. Listen as they discuss disclosing sight loss to an employer and the benefits of applying for an Access to Work grant.

    This is part of our Bitesize Benefits mini series where we look at a range of topics relating to financial and employment support for those living with macular disease.

    For more information on job hunting, employment and benefit entitlement, please visit our website.

    The Macular Society has been supporting people with macular conditions for over 30 years. The right information and support can help people overcome their worries and retain their independence. We provide free information and support to those with macular disease, along with their family and friends. If you or a family member need advice or support, please make sure to reach out. No one has to face macular disease alone. Please call us on 0300 3030 111.

    For more information from Support4Sight Essex, please visit their website.

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    49 mins
  • Bitesize Benefits: Job hunting with sight loss
    Aug 14 2024

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    In this episode of Bitesize Benefits Emma and Colin are joined by Zsuzsi Szabo, Employment Manager at Support4Sight Essex, as they explore the world of employment for those living with sight loss. Listen as we share our key tips job searching, volunteering, job applications and CV writing.

    This is part of our Bitesize Benefits mini series where we look at a range of topics relating to financial and employment support for those living with macular disease.

    For more information on job hunting, employment and benefit entitlement, please visit our website.

    The Macular Society has been supporting people with macular conditions for over 30 years. The right information and support can help people overcome their worries and retain their independence. We provide free information and support to those with macular disease, along with their family and friends. If you or a family member need advice or support, please make sure to reach out. No one has to face macular disease alone. Please call us on 0300 3030 111.

    For more information from Support4Sight Essex, please visit their website.

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    42 mins
  • Potential treatments for Doyne honeycomb retinal dystrophy
    Jul 31 2024

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    In this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast we are joined by Professor Jacqueline van der Spuy from the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology. She discusses the development of treatments for Doyne honeycomb retinal dystrophy, an inherited juvenile macular dystrophy affecting sight from early adulthood.

    The Macular Society has been supporting people with macular conditions for over 30 years. The right information and support can help people overcome their worries and retain their independence. We provide free information and support to those with macular disease, along with their family and friends. If you or a family member need advice or support, please make sure to reach out. No one has to face macular disease alone. Please call us on 0300 3030 111.

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    35 mins

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