Watch/listen back: Research Webinar on Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)- Nov 2024

Watch/listen back to our free Research Webinar on Age-related Macular Degeneration that took place online on November 27th, focusing on:

  • Current Clinical Care for AMD: Discover the latest approaches to treatment and patient care strategies.
  • Scientific Advancements: Learn about cutting-edge scientific research into AMD aimed at supporting the development of new future treatment options.
  • Advocacy and Support: Hear about the ongoing work of Fighting Blindness in support of people affected by AMD.    

Available on YouTube here.

Video description: A Zoom webinar recording featuring Finbarr Roche, Mr Mark Cahill, Professor Matt Campbell, Prof Sarah Doyle, Marta O’ Connor and Declan Meenagh.

Agenda

Welcome

Finbarr Roche, CEO, Fighting Blindness

Current clinical care for AMD

Mr Mark Cahill, Consultant Eye Surgeon with a special interest in retinal diseases, Clinical Director of Progressive Vision, and a Vitreo-Retinal consultant in the Royal Victoria Eye & Ear Hospital

Ongoing Scientific Research on AMD

  • Prof Matthew Campbell, Professor in Genetics and Head of Department, Smurfit Institute of Genetics, Trinity College Dublin 
  • Prof Sarah Doyle, Associate Professor in Immunology, Department of Clinical Medicine at the School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin 

Fighting Blindness Advocacy and Support

  • Declan Meenagh, Advocacy Officer, Advocacy Department, Fighting Blindness
  • Marta O’Connor, Head of Support Services, Insight Department, Fighting Blindness

Closing Remarks