Macular Chats

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Macular Chats are a series of free, informative audio conversations hosted by Macular Degeneration Research, a BrightFocus Foundation program, featuring retina specialists and other eye care experts who will discuss various aspects of living with macular degeneration and geographic atrophy. Topics will include macular degeneration treatments, remaining independent, and promising research on the horizon. #Ophthalmology #Macular #MacularDegeneration #GeographicAtrophy #VisionLoss #LowVision

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Episodes

How to Remain Independent Despite Low Vision

This telephone discussion features Orli Weisser-Pike, a doctor of occupational therapy and a certified low vision therapist. She has over eighteen years of clinical experience in a wide variety of settings and has for the past decade specialized in treating people disabled by vision loss.

May 28, 2014•42 min

Treatments for Macular Degeneration

This telephone discussion features Albert O. Edwards, MD, PhD, a board certified ophthalmologist specializing in diseases and surgery of the retina.

Apr 30, 2014•28 min

Interview: BrightFocus Chats on Macular Degeneration

The Talking Information Center interviews Dr. Guy Eakin, Vice President of Scientific Affairs at BrightFocus Foundation, about the mission of the organization and the new BrightFocus Chats telephone discussions on macular degeneration.

Apr 09, 2014•13 min

What is on the Horizon for Macular Degeneration?

This telephone discussion features Milam A. Brantley, Jr., M.D., Ph.D., of the Vanderbilt Eye Institute, on the latest research findings and their implications for treatment; and a patient advocate, on living with macular degeneration.

Mar 31, 2014•46 min

Macular Degeneration: The Top Five Questions to Ask Your Doctor

In this audio presentation, Dr. Guy Eakin, Vice President of Scientific Affairs for BrightFocus Foundation, discusses the top five questions you should ask your doctor regarding your macular degeneration diagnosis.

Mar 26, 2014•3 min

I Have Macular Degeneration...Now What?

A telephone discussion on low vision diseases that features Michael B. Gorin, MD, PhD, an ophthalmologist from UCLA, and a patient advocate who offers firsthand tips and strategies for living with the disease.

Feb 26, 2014•52 min

Creative Low Vision Caregiving Tips

In this audio presentation, Donna Gallagher shares a few adjustments that made around her home that make life easier for her mother, who has lived with low vision for many years.

Mar 08, 2013•3 min

Risk Factors and Prevention of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

In this audio presentation, Dr. Guy Eakin talks about the factors that increase the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration and the actions that can be taken to prevent or slow the progress of the disease. This presentation is part 5 of a 6 part series on macular degeneration.

Oct 15, 2012•3 min

Research and Clinical Trials for Age-Related Macular Degeneration

In this audio presentation, Dr. Guy Eakin talks about research into the causes of age-related macular degeneration and about how clinical trials test potential treatments. This presentation is part 6 of a 6 part series on macular degeneration.

Oct 15, 2012•3 min

What is a Comprehensive Eye Examination?

In this audio presentation, Dr. Guy Eakin talks about what happens during a comprehensive eye examination. This presentation is part 4 of a 6 part series on macular degeneration.

Oct 15, 2012•3 min

What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration?

In this audio presentation, Dr. Guy Eakin talks about macular degeneration. Viewers will learn about the different forms of this disease, as well as its symptoms. This presentation is part 1 of a 6 part series on macular degeneration.

Oct 15, 2012•3 min

Treatments for Age-Related Macular Degeneration

In this audio presentation, Dr. Guy Eakin talks about the two forms of age-related macular degeneration and the treatments that are currently available. This presentation is part 3 of a 6 part series on macular degeneration.

Oct 15, 2012•3 min

Symptoms and Progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

In this audio presentation, Dr. Guy Eakin talks about the symptoms of age-related macular degeneration. Viewers will learn about the various stages of the disease and how it progresses. This presentation is part 2 of a 6 part series on macular degeneration.

Oct 15, 2012•3 min

WYPL Radio Interview: Eye on Vision

Vance Durbin, from WYPL's Eye on Vision program, interviews Dr. Diane Bovenkamp about macular degeneration and glaucoma.

Mar 07, 2012•10 min

What is Macular Degeneration?

Dr. Diane Bovenkamp, Science Communications Specialist at BrightFocus, provides an overview of macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss in Americans 60 and older, and the second-highest cause of irreversible visual impairment in the world.

Nov 29, 2011•6 min

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