Dr Annegret Dahlmann-Noor, who is director of the children's service at Moorfields Eye Hospital, joins our My Macular and Me podcast to talk about myopic macular degeneration (MMD). As well as the condition itself, Dr Dahlmann-Noor will discuss its prevalence, as well as her latest research into the condition on how to slow myopia progression in childhood and adolescence.

The Macular Society has been supporting people with macular conditions for over 30 years. The right information and support can help people overcome their worries and retain their independence. We provide free information and support to those with macular disease, along with their family and friends. If you or a family member need advice or support, please make sure to reach out. No one has to face macular disease alone. Please call us on 0300 3030 111.

Living with sight loss may entitle you to extra financial support to help with day-to-day costs, but do you know what you can claim? Our mini series Bitesize Benefits will cover a range of topics related to financial support for those living with macular disease.

This episode is our final episode focused on Attendance Allowance. In this episode we discuss the application itself, as well as the assessment and outcome of your application. We also discuss what Carer's Allowance is, who can apply and how.

For more information on benefits available to help those living with macular disease and their families, please visit our website.

The Macular Society has been supporting people with macular conditions for over 30 years. The right information and support can help people overcome their worries and retain their independence. We provide free information and support to those with macular disease, along with their family and friends. If you or a family member need advice or support, please make sure to reach out. No one has to face macular disease alone. Please call us on 0300 3030 111.

Living with sight loss may entitle you to extra financial support to help with day-to-day costs, but do you know what you can claim? Our mini series Bitesize Benefits will cover a range of topics related to financial support for those living with macular disease.

This episode is part one of two, focused on Attendance Allowance. In this episode we discuss what the benefit is and how to apply, diving into the application and how to answer the questions.

For more information on benefits available to help those living with macular disease and their families, please visit our website.

The Macular Society has been supporting people with macular conditions for over 30 years. The right information and support can help people overcome their worries and retain their independence. We provide free information and support to those with macular disease, along with their family and friends. If you or a family member need advice or support, please make sure to reach out. No one has to face macular disease alone. Please call us on 0300 3030 111.