The Medical Journal of Australia

Episode 588: MJA Podcasts 2025 Episode 17 - Advances in glaucoma and age-related macular disease

The Medical Journal of Australia

Show 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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