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Genetic counselling for macular disease

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.

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Macular Disease Conference 2022

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Thousands of you joined us on 10 September 2022 to hear from the experts in macular disease. All the individual presentations are available to watch below.

Macular Disease Conference 2023

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Thousands of you joined us on 16 September 2023 to hear from the experts in macular disease. All the individual presentations are available to watch below.

Macular Disease Conference 2024

Previous conferences

The 2024 Macular Disease Conference: Hope for the Future took place on Saturday 14 September 2024. We had a fantastic line up of macular disease experts share their research, tips and advice for those living with macular disease and their friends and family.