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Radio broadcaster, Peter White, and ophthalmologist professor Ian Pearce join this webinar to bid farewell to Cathy Yelf, the Macular Society's chief executive, who is retiring after nearly a decade of dedicated service. They discuss the progress in macular research over the years, share insights on current developments, and explore their hopes for the future. Watch the video below. 

Professor Jacqueline van der Spuy from the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology joins us to discuss the development of treatments for Doyne honeycomb retinal dystrophy, an inherited juvenile macular dystrophy affecting sight from early adulthood.

Join us as we explore the latest developments from OKKO Health, which is developing a home-monitoring app to allow people with macular disease to better monitor their vision from home. OKKO Health has developed an app to help people to monitor their sight between clinic visits, through simple puzzle games. The smartphone app, which is still in development, uses software similar to that of a video game to assess visual health.

Professor Linda Troeberg from the University of East Anglia joins us to discuss research updates her Macular Society research project looking into the development of treatments for Sorsby's fundus dystrophy, an inherited juvenile macular dystrophy.

Dr Ashley Wood and Vera Silva from Cardiff University join our My Macular and Me webinar to discuss new research into early age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Dr Wood’s team is developing technology to detect early changes in vision, especially difficulties adjusting to low light, which could help diagnose AMD sooner.

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.

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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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.

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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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Mark the date in your diary: you are now registered for the Macular Disease Conference 2025 'Hope for the Future' on Saturday, 13 September 2025 from 9.15am (BST) - great news!