Macular Chats

By: BrightFocus Foundation
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  • Summary

  • 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
  • Clinical Trials for AMD

    Clinical Trials for AMD
    Apr 30 2025

    Join us for a special discussion on clinical trials for macular degeneration. Experts from Genentech will provide an overview of the company’s work in age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and geographic atrophy, including the role of clinical trials and how they work. They will also share details about an upcoming clinical trial for geographic atrophy, an advanced form of dry AMD, and what potential participants can expect.
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    17 mins
  • Light Therapy and Macular Degeneration: What You Need to Know

    Light Therapy and Macular Degeneration: What You Need to Know
    Mar 26 2025

    Join us for a conversation about light therapy and macular degeneration, where we’ll explore how different types of light—blue, red, and sunlight—affect the retina, the science behind light therapy, and the newly approved Valeda red light therapy. Plus, we’ll answer listener questions about seasonal affective disorder (SAD) lights, red light therapy for early-stage AMD, and more. Bring your questions to ask our guest expert!
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    45 mins
  • Geographic Atrophy: Making An Informed Treatment Choice

    Geographic Atrophy: Making An Informed Treatment Choice
    Feb 26 2025

    With two FDA-approved treatments now available for geographic atrophy, an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration, we’ll explore how to navigate treatment options, engage in shared decision-making with your healthcare team, and maximize your eye health. February is Low Vision Awareness Month, so we’ll also discuss support options for those living with vision loss.
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    52 mins
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