Macular Chats
Macular Chats are a series of free, informative audio conversations hosted by Macular Degeneration Research, a BrightFocus Foundation program, dedicated to providing valuable insights and support for those affected by macular degeneration.
Upcoming Macular Chats
A New Drug Delivery Approach for Wet AMD
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
1:00 pm EST (please adjust for your time zone)
Featuring: Daisy Shu, PhD
Free, Accessible & Interactive
Listen in as vision doctors, retina specialists, and other eye care professionals share the latest research, treatment options, and practical tips for managing the condition. Stay informed and empowered in the fight against macular degeneration.
Two ways to participate:
Receive a Call
Receive an automated phone call at the time of the Chat.
Stream
Stream the audio live on your computer, tablet, or other device.
Catch Up
Missed a Macular Chat Episode?
Eliminating Barriers to Care for People with Vision Loss
Dr. April McCullough of Regeneron and Katherine Freund of Independent Transportation Network of America discuss the real-world barriers that prevent people with vision loss from accessing timely eye care and solutions that are available.
2026 Grants in Focus: Driving Breakthroughs in Macular Degeneration
Learn about some of these pioneering projects and explore the exciting ideas shaping the future of vision research.
The Future of Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Geographic Atrophy: How Clinical Trials Are Paving the Way
Mathew MacCumber, MD, PhD, explains how clinical trials work, the potential benefits and challenges of participation, and key factors to consider when deciding whether a trial may be right for you.
Cell Therapy and Macular Degeneration: Exploring a New Treatment Frontier
In this episode, we explain how these therapies are intended to work, how the cells may be delivered to the eye, and the potential risks.
Understanding Macular Degeneration: A Listener Q&A Session
In this interactive episode, Dr. Joshua Dunaief answers listener questions about macular degeneration.
Taking Charge of Wet AMD: Treatments & Tips
Manuel Amador, MD, explains today’s wet AMD treatments and why consistency matters.
Can Retinal Implants Restore Vision?
In this Macular Chats episode, we break down the different types of implants in development and look ahead to what’s next in the research pipeline.
Supporting the Supporters: Care Partners in Vision Loss
In recognition of National Caregivers Month, this episode explores the vital role of those who support individuals living with vision loss—whether family members, professionals, or volunteers.
Understanding Stem Cell Research for Macular Degeneration
Dr. Jeffrey Stern and Dr. Sally Temple, Principal Investigators and Co-Founders of the Neural Stem Cell Institute, will explain what stem cells are and share the latest updates from clinical trials.
Listen to Macular Chats on the go!
Past episodes of Macular Chats are available to listen to as podcasts on the go on YouTube, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, and Pandora.
Macular Chat Partners
The Macular Chats program is supported in part by:
