Macular Chats provides patient-focused, expert-led conversations that translate complex AMD science into accessible insights. For PR pros, the show offers credible, long-form interview content with clinicians, researchers, and industry partners that can boost thought leadership and awareness around GA, clinical trials, and retinal health. Booking tends to work for established retina specialists, researchers, and pharma reps, with coordination through the program's foundation.
138 episodes, Irregular, 4.8 rating
<1k, Male, USA
YouTube: 585 subscribers, Instagram: 1.4k followers
info@brightfocus.org, podcast@hadleyhelps.org, digital@brightfocus.org
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
Macular Degeneration Research, BrightFocus Foundation
Medicine, Health & Fitness, Business, Science, Society & Culture
Typical Credentials:
Board-certified ophthalmologists/retina specialists; clinical researchers; pharma/biotech professionals engaged in ophthalmology/AMD
Required Achievements:
peer-reviewed publications on AMD, lead investigator on clinical trials, funding/grants for vision research, speaking engagements at ophthalmology conferences
Dr. Sara Fard - GA Treatment, Long-term Data, Slowing Vision Loss, Dr. Diane Bovenkamp - Macular Degeneration Research Funding, Early Detection, Risk Reduction, New Treatments, Dr. Murray Brilliant - Areds2, Retina Health, Dr. Brian McKay - Areds2, Retina Health, Ed McDaniel - Emotional Impact Of AMD, Coping Strategies
macular degeneration, geographic atrophy, retina, clinical trials, nutrition AREDS2, L-DOPA, light therapy, mental health, eye health, patient education