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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.

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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The 2025 Macular Disease Conference: Hope for Future took place on Saturday 13 September 2025. We had a fantastic line up of macular disease experts share their research and knowledge, plus support for those with macular disease and their friends and family. There was also the opportunity to have your questions answered.

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Join us online for our free conference on Saturday 13 September 2025 to get expert advice, information and support.

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