
Episode 588: MJA Podcasts 2025 Episode 17 - Advances in glaucoma and age-related macular disease
The Medical Journal of AustraliaShow Notes
Today we are exploring advances in glaucoma and age-related macular disease.
This podcast is sponsored by Macquarie University Hospital, part of Macquarie University Health – a trailblazer in healthcare, education and research.
Dr Helen Do is an ophthalmic surgeon with a specialising in medical retina and cataract surgery with a focus on diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration at Macquarie University hospital. She is a clinical lecturer at Macquarie University and Sydney University.
And Dr Aparna Raniga is a glaucoma and cataract specialist surgeon with a focus on diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration at Macquarie University Hospital.
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