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Which devices offer the best value for sight loss?

There are so many low vision aids (LVAs) on the market, making it difficult to know which one is right for you. But what really works? And which devices offer the best improvements to quality of life for those living with macular disease? 

How plants may help prevent abnormal blood vessel growth

Current treatments for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) have been life changing for many, helping to maintain vision. However, not all patients respond well to anti-VEGF injections, highlighting the need for alternative treatments. Professor Dulcie Mulholland and PhD student Elisha Griffin have been exploring whether 'homoisoflavonoids', found in rare hyacinth plants, could help prevent abnormal blood vessel growth in the macula.

How new techniques can ease reading for sight loss

Reading can be difficult for people with central vision loss, as damage to the macula affects natural eye movement - making reading slow, tiring, and less enjoyable. Our upcoming webinar will explore a new technique that moves text on a screen in a way that mimics how healthy eyes naturally scan and pause. This technique called Biomimetic Scrolling (BMS) is designed to make reading faster, easier, and more comfortable for people with sight loss.

Why people with sight loss can experience visual hallucinations

Why do some people with vision loss experience hallucinations, while others do not?

How clinical trials help improve treatments

What are clinical trials? How do they work and what role do they play in improving healthcare? Geraldine Hoad and Sarah Clinton from the Macular Society’s research team join us to discuss the types of trials currently taking place in the UK and how you could get involved.

What is a genetic counsellor and what genetic tests are available?

Elena Schiff is a genetic counsellor at Moorfields Eye Hospital and joins us to discuss what a genetic counsellor does, the chances of inheriting macular disease and the different genetic tests available. She will also cover what the results might mean, as well as the emotional impact that knowing this information can have.

What role do CVIs play when seeking support for sight loss?

A Certificate of Visual Impairment (CVI) can play an important role in ensuring people with sight loss receive the support they need. It can open up access to practical, financial, and emotional support, while also providing data to improve eye health services across the UK.

Discover how a new implant has enabled patients with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) to read again.

With over 84% of trial participants regaining the ability to read letters, numbers, and words. Mahi Muqit, senior vitreoretinal consultant at Moorfields Eye Hospital and the Institute of Ophthalmology at UCL, joins our webinar to discuss the groundbreaking results from the PRIMA system clinical trial. Learn how the technology works and what this means for the future of treating patients with dry AMD and geographic atrophy

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!

Welcome to our Macular Society community! We’re so happy to have you.

Please look out for our emails announcing the speakers and subjects each month. You can attend as many webinars as you wish, and please do invite family and friends too if you like – everyone is welcome.