Macular Chats

Hosted by Dr Jane Smith and [Host Name] · BrightFocus Foundation

4.8from 12 ratings

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58Podcast AuthorityScore out of 100 · How it is scored

148
Episodes: 12
Ratings: Bi-weekly
Cadence: 2011
First episode: 66K
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About Macular Chats

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

Publisher: BrightFocus Foundation
Category: business · health & fitness · health & fitness
Language: en
Explicit: No
First episode: 29 Nov 2011
Latest episode: 30 Sept 2026

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30 Sept 2026
A New Drug Delivery Approach for Wet AMD
Join us for a conversation with Daisy Shu, PhD, as she discusses her Macular Degeneration Research-funded project, New Drug Delivery Approach to Transform Macular Degeneration Treatment. Dr. Shu will share how new treatment approaches could make care easier for people with wet age-related macular degeneration by reducing the need for frequent eye injections while helping protect vision.
26 Aug 2026
Eliminating Barriers to Care for People with Vision Loss
Hear from Dr. April McCullough of Regeneron and Katherine Freund of Independent Transportation Network of America about the real-world barriers that prevent people with vision loss from accessing timely eye care. Together, they’ll explore how social determinants of health—specifically transportation—affect vision outcomes, and highlight innovative efforts such as Rides in Sight, a free national service helping connect people with reliable transportation to sight-saving medical appointments.
29 Jul 2026
2026 Grants in Focus: Driving Breakthroughs in Macular Degeneration
BrightFocus Foundation’s Macular Degeneration Research program is fueling the most promising scientific studies around the world to advance prevention, earlier detection, treatments, and ultimately a cure for macular degeneration. This year alone, we’ve invested $4.7 million in new funding for bold, forward-thinking research. In this session, learn about some of these pioneering projects and explore the exciting ideas shaping the future of vision research.

Who has been a guest on Macular Chats

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

Ed McDaniel
Dr John Doe
Dr Emily White
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John Doe

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YouTube views: 65,788; Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US): 4.8 / 5; 12 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100

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Quality: 65
Social presence: 0
YouTube: 76
Engagement: 51

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Dr Jane Smith and [Host Name] host the show. Published by BrightFocus Foundation.

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