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Register for Macular Chats

Join us for a series of free monthly telephone discussions from Macular Degeneration Research, a program of BrightFocus Foundation, featuring retina specialists and other eye care professionals who will discuss various aspects of living with macular degeneration. You can submit your questions on the registration form before the event or ask a question to our screeners during the presentation.

TITLE
Vitamins and Supplements for AMD

DATE
Wednesday, July 30, 2025

TIME
1 pm ET (please adjust for your time zone)

SPEAKER(S)
Murray Brilliant, PhD and Brian S. McKay, PhD

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Macular Degeneration Research will send you an email notification and will provide a phone call reminder one day prior to the telephone discussion.

You will also receive a phone call on the day and time of the event.

Remember to provide your 10-digit area code and phone number. Please do not include extension numbers.

Automated calls prior to the phone discussions are only available for telephone numbers in the United States and Canada.

Listen to Past Episodes

Ed McDaniel, MA
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Caring for Your Mental Health After AMD Diagnosis

This Mental Health Awareness Month, join psychologist Ed McDaniel for an honest conversation about the emotional impact of vision loss from age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and geographic atrophy.

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Clinical Trials for AMD

Join us for a special discussion on clinical trials for macular degeneration.

Richard B. Rosen, MD.
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Light Therapy and Macular Degeneration: What You Need to Know

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

Pamela Ann Weber, MD
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Geographic Atrophy: Making An Informed Treatment Choice

Learn about how to navigate treatment options, engage in shared decision-making with your healthcare team, and maximize your eye health.

Charles C. Wykoff, MD, PhD, FASRS
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Wet AMD Treatments: Updates, Challenges, and Future Innovations

Join us for an in-depth discussion on the latest developments in wet age-related macular degeneration treatment.

Dr. Allysin E. Bridges-German, OTD, MA, OTR/L, BCG, CAPS
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Adapting to Life with Low Vision

Learn about practical tips for maintaining quality of life with low vision.

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Taking Charge of Your Geographic Atrophy

Hear from guest expert Dr. Veeral Sheth about the latest treatments and research breakthroughs for geographic atrophy, and what you can do to protect your vision.

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Understanding Stargardt Disease

Join us for an in-depth discussion on Stargardt disease, a rare inherited form of juvenile macular degeneration that affects about 1 in 10,000 children and young adults. Learn about the latest in diagnosis, genetic testing, and promising treatments.

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Promising Studies Funded by Macular Degeneration Research

Explore groundbreaking macular degeneration research. Learn about research aimed at earlier detection, prevention, and ultimately a cure.

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