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S2 Ep927: What Happens If We Have a Reaction or a Side Effect to New Medicines?
6 mei 2025 · 6 min
We do hear a lot about new medicines being released but what about if you have a reaction or a side effect to that new medicine? Lees meer
For this week’s regular check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about reactions and side affects to new medicines
Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey all about how the health authorities gather information about side effects and reactions to new medicines.
Then Elizabeth talked about how we as members of the general public can report any side effects we might be experiencing from new medicines and whether there is more care taken with new medicines that our on the market.
Finally Toby asked Elizabeth whether she had ever reported a side effect to a new medicine that a patient may have been prescribed.
For more about using the Yellow Card system to report any reactions or side affects you might be experiencing from a new medicine do visit - https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk
To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.co
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S2 Ep928: Dave Heeley Completes 17th London Marathon
6 mei 2025 · 6 min
Barry Snell caught up with charity fundraiser Blind Dave Heeley who recently completed his 17th & final London Marathon. An emotional Dave, who was was joined for the race by his 3 daughters, feels it was a fitting way to bow out. Lees meer
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S2 Ep926: Blind Physics Graduate Reaches For The Stars
1 mei 2025 · 8 min
Physics Graduate Eilidh Morrison has a huge passion for outer space and the wider universe, she has been sharing her story with RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell. Lees meer
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S2 Ep925: BBS UK Post Conference chat With Emma Hughes
30 april 2025 · 5 min
Returning to this years BBS UK Annual Conference, Hubert grabbed a word with chair of trustees Emma Hughes to get her closing thoughts on her first conference as chair of trustees. Lees meer
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S2 Ep924: Dr Elizabeth Forsythe at the BBS UK Annual Conference 2025
30 april 2025 · 6 min
In this podcast, Hubert is back at the BBS UK Annual Conference 2025 in Northampton, as he chats to Dr Elizabeth Forsythe about a new drug being tried out which could help with another aspect of the genetic syndrome BBS. Lees meer
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S2 Ep923: Professor Philip Beales at The BBS UK Annual Conference 2025
30 april 2025 · 7 min
Hubert went along to the 32nd BBS UK Annual Conference which took place in Northampton and aims to support friends and family, and people with the genetic syndrome BBS. There he spoke to Professor Phil Beales about the genetic side of the syndrome, plus about a therapy that’s being worked on to help the vision loss side of the syndrome. Lees meer
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S2 Ep922: VocalEyes What’s On 29 April 2025
29 april 2025 · 6 min
Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Lees meer
Audio described shows and events included:
Retrograde - Saturday 3 May, 7.30pm, Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London
Chicago - Saturday 10 May, 2.30pm, touch tour 1.30pm, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Cruel Intentions - Thursday 15 May, 7.30pm, Hull New Theatre
The Play That Goes Wrong - Friday 23 May, 7.30pm, The Duchess Theatre, London
Northern Ballet: Jane Eyre - Saturday 24 May, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.15pm, Norwich Theatre Royal
To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details on how to sign up to the regular VocalEyes What’s On email newsletter do visit - https://vocaleyes.co.uk
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S2 Ep921: Guide Dog Blogs: Yang Goes to A Play
28 april 2025 · 8 min
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S2 Ep920: How Accessible Is The Making of Harry Potter Tour In London?
25 april 2025 · 9 min
A partnership between Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter and Guide Dogs UK is helping to make a magical experience more accessible for Harry Potter fans. Lees meer
Joining Paulina Kuchorew to share her experience of visiting the studios with her guide dog Mabel is Luci Franks.
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S2 Ep919: Hay Fever, What Is It and How Best to Treat It…
22 april 2025 · 5 min
Although the weather seems to be a bit up and down at the moment with some great days of sunshine but some rainy days too, now is the time of year when we get into hay fever season. So for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about hay fever and how best to treat it. Lees meer
Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey exactly what hay fever is and the main symptoms to look out for too.
Then to the importance of treating the symptoms of hay fever and ending with some ways on how best to prevent hay fever.
You will find more about hay fever on the following pages of the NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hay-fever/
To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.co
Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.
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S2 Ep918: Beyond Vision Art Exhibition from Vision Northumberland
17 april 2025 · 4 min
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S2 Ep917: Passenger Assistance Points at Northern Rail Stations
16 april 2025 · 5 min
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S2 Ep915: VocalEyes What’s On 14 April 2025
14 april 2025 · 6 min
Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Lees meer
Audio described shows and events included:
Hamilton - Thursday 17 April, 2pm, touch tour 1pm, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
The Forsythe Programme - Saturday 19 April, 2.30pm, Sadler’s Wells, London
Unicorn - Saturday 19 April, 7.30pm, Garrick Theatre, London
The Capulets and the Montagues - Saturday 26 April, 7.30pm, touch tour 6.10pm, The Lighthouse, Poole
Oliver! - Saturday 26 April, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.30pm, Gielgud Theatre, London
Company - Saturday 26 April, 7.30pm, Buxton Opera House
To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details on how to sign up to the regular VocalEyes What’s On email newsletter do visit - https://vocaleyes.co.uk
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S2 Ep916: Local Sight Charity Herts Vision Loss Awarded King's Award For Voluntary Service
11 april 2025 · 6 min
The Importance of local sight charities can never be understated. The same goes for the importance of volunteers for these charities, as is proven with the case of Herts Vision loss whom thanks to their volunteers, have been awarded the King's Award For Voluntary Service. In this podcast Hubert speaks to the charity CEO to find out just how much this means to them. Lees meer
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S2 Ep914: Elizabeth Line at Safe Con 25
9 april 2025 · 4 min
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S2 Ep914: Travel Hands at Safe Con 2025
9 april 2025 · 7 min
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S2 Ep914: Guide Dog Blogs – Ice Travels To Greece
9 april 2025 · 9 min
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S2 Ep913: Ability Net At Safe Con 25
7 april 2025 · 7 min
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S2 Ep911: VocalEyes What’s On 2 April 2025
2 april 2025 · 7 min
Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Lees meer
Audio described shows and events included:
The Shark is Broken - Tuesday 8 April, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Theatre Royal Brighton
Richard II - Saturday 12 April, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.25pm, Bridge theatre, London
Only Fools And Horses The Musical - Wednesday 16 April, 7.30pm, Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury
The Lion Inside - Thursday 17 April, 2pm, touch tour 1.15pm, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London
Here & Now - Friday 18 April, 2.30pm, Norwich Theatre Royal
My First Ballet: Swan Lake - Thursday24 April, 1.30pm, Peacock Theatre, London
To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details on how to sign up to the regular VocalEyes What’s On email newsletter do visit - https://vocaleyes.co.uk
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S2 Ep912: Guide Dog Blogs – Paul Cunningham
1 april 2025 · 8 min
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S2 Ep910: What Happens When We Hear About Shortages of Medicines?
1 april 2025 · 4 min
We do hear from time to time about shortages of medicines in our local Pharmacy which has come up again recently in the news. So for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick we are going to find out a bit more about why this happens and what our Pharmacist do to make sure that we do still manage to get the regular medications that we need. Lees meer
Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB connect Radio’s Toby Davey the reasons why these shortages of medicines happen from time to time and what our local Pharmacist does when these shortages do occur.
Then to some reassurances about the fact that your local Pharmacist will always let you know as a visually impaired patient of any changes to your regular medications.
Toby ended this week’s check in by asking Elizabeth for her thoughts and comments about reports in the news that a large number of community pharmacies in England are being advised to start working to rule from 1 April which could include stopping deliveries of medicines.
To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.com
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S2 Ep912: About Vision Northumberland
1 april 2025 · 4 min
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S2 Ep909: New Sight Loss Survey From Retina UK
27 maart 2025 · 7 min
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Find out more about the survey here: https://retinauk.org.uk/event/sight-loss-survey-2025/
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S2 Ep907: Can You See Me Now Art Exhibition
25 maart 2025 · 5 min
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S2 Ep908: Guide Dog Blogs – Issy McGrath, Meet Ice and Yang
25 maart 2025 · 8 min
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S2 Ep906: What is Glaucoma
24 maart 2025 · 8 min
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S2 Ep905: Do You See What I See Art Exhibitions at rail stations in Collaboration with Thomas Pocklington Trust
24 maart 2025 · 8 min
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S2 Ep904: An Update on The Braille and Silent Movies Project With Polly Goodwin
20 maart 2025 · 10 min
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S2 Ep903: How Useful and Affective are Home Testing Kits for Certain Diseases?
12 maart 2025 · 6 min
With recent news about issues regarding home testing kits for certain diseases, for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about the effectiveness and usefulness of home testing kits for certain diseases. Lees meer
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth what she felt about home testing kits for diseases like diabetes, bowel cancer, coeliac disease and vitamin D tests about whether they work and how reliable are they.
For many blind and partially sighted people to be able to use the tests and read the results like with doing the Covid test there would be the need more than likely of some sighted assistance.
To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.com
Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.
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S2 Ep902: VocalEyes What’s On 12 March 2025
12 maart 2025 · 6 min
Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Lees meer
Audio described shows and events included:
Vital Signs: Another World is Possible - recorded audio-described guide, until 17 May, Science Gallery London
Hamilton - Saturday 15 March, 2.30pm, Victoria Palace Theatre, London
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical, Thursday 20 March, 2.30pm, touch tour 1pm, Curve Theatre, Leicester
The Years - Saturday 22 March, 2.30pm, Harold Pinter Theatre, London
Much Ado About Nothing - Saturday 29 March, 2.30pm, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details on how to sign up to the regular VocalEyes What’s On email newsletter do visit - https://vocaleyes.co.uk
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S2 Ep901: Discussing Glaucoma For World Glaucoma Week 2025
11 maart 2025 · 10 min
World Glaucoma Week (WGW), runs from 9–15 March, uniting health organisations and charities worldwide to raise awareness about glaucoma. This year, Glaucoma UK is encouraging people to prioritise their eye health by booking an eye test, learning more about the disease, or spreading the word. Lees meer
Barry Snell spoke to Glaucoma UK's Robyn Asprey to find out more.
To learn more about Glaucoma UK and the service they provide, click here
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S2 Ep899: Lizzi Jordan MBE talks Dare Devil
5 maart 2025 · 5 min
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S2 Ep900: Hubert Speaks to Livi and Leon From The Traitors
5 maart 2025 · 6 min
Hubert went along to an exclusive screening of Daredevil Born Again. Lees meer
He managed to catch up with Livi and Leon from the very popular show the Traitors, and got their opinions on the show they’ve just watched. He also asked them what they’d like to see done to help blind and partially sighted people in society.
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S2 Ep896: Guide Dog Blogs: Linda Parsons – Travel and Transport
3 maart 2025 · 8 min
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S2 Ep898: VocalEyes What’s On 3 March 2025
3 maart 2025 · 7 min
Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Lees meer
Audio described shows and events included:
Kinky Boots - Thursday 6 March, 7.30pm, touch tour 6.20pm, Norwich Theatre Royal
& Juliet - Wednesday 12 March, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.30pm and Friday 14 March, 7.30pm, New Victoria Theatre, Woking
Inside No. 9 - Thursday 13 March, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.30pm, Wyndham’s Theatre, London
Calamity Jane - Saturday 15 March, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.30pm, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Three Sisters - Monday 17 March, 7.30pm, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Shakespeare’s Globe, London
Northern Ballet: Jane Eyre - Saturday 22 March, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.15pm, Grand Theatre and Opera House, Leeds
To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details on how to sign up to the regular VocalEyes What’s On email newsletter do visit - https://vocaleyes.co.uk
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S2 Ep897: Keeping Track Of and Taking Medicine Correctly…
28 februari 2025 · 5 min
This week for our regular check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about keeping on top of our medications. Lees meer
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth about why we need to take some medications before or after eating, and whether some drinks or food have an affect on the medications we take.
Ending with some hints on the best way to keep track of the medications you are taking including a couple of accessible pill pots that are available from the RNIB online shop.
More details about the two pill pots can be found by visiting the following pages of the RNIB online shop - https://shop.rnib.org.uk/collections/pill-organisers
To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.com
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S2 Ep895: Louise Wright Sight Loss Story
27 februari 2025 · 10 min
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S2 Ep895: Guide Dog Blogs: Linda Parsons Talks Shopping and Restaurants
24 februari 2025 · 8 min
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S2 Ep894: Maureen’s Sight Loss Story
20 februari 2025 · 10 min
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S2 Ep893: VocalEyes What’s On 18 February 2025
18 februari 2025 · 5 min
Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Lees meer
Audio described shows and events included:
An Inspector Calls - Saturday 22 February, 2.30pm, touch tour 1.30pm, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Elektra - Tuesday 25 February, 7.30pm, Duke of York’s Theatre, London
A Man For All Seasons - Wednesday 5 March, 7.30pm, Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury
Bird Song - Thursday 6 march, 7.30pm, Alexandra Palace Theatre, London
WWT London Wetland Centre - tour with live audio description Saturday 8 March, 10.50am, London
To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details on how to sign up to the regular VocalEyes What’s On email newsletter do visit - https://vocaleyes.co.uk
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S2 Ep892: Deafblind UK Research Centre To Launch At BCU
17 februari 2025 · 6 min
Barry Snell talks to Dr Peter Simcock, from Birmingham City University (BCU), about an exciting new education and research centre, which hopes to address the issue of dual sensory loss. Lees meer
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S2 Ep891: Guide Dog Blogs: Linda Parsons – Enrichment Toys
17 februari 2025 · 6 min
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S2 Ep890: Scalp Conditions and Hair Loss….
17 februari 2025 · 4 min
With all the cold weather we have been experiencing recently and many of us being sensible and wearing hats, for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about the sort of scalp conditions that Elizabeth tends to see people coming into the pharmacy with. Lees meer
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth whether dandruff is one of the more common conditions and whether you can get psoriasis of the scalp too.
Then to issues around hair loss and anything that can be rub onto the scalp to help hair growth.
There is a lot of information and advice around hair loss on the following pages of the NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hair-loss/
To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.com
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S2 Ep891: Sarah Cobb Sight Loss Story
13 februari 2025 · 8 min
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S2 Ep891: Dog Blogs: Linda Parsons – Guide Dog Story
10 februari 2025 · 8 min
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S2 Ep891: Janice Mitchel – Public Transport
3 februari 2025 · 9 min
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S2 Ep889: VocalEyes What’s On 3 February 2025
3 februari 2025 · 5 min
Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Lees meer
Audio described shows and events included:
Titanique - Sunday 9 February, 3pm, touch tour 1.40pm, Criterion Theatre, London
The Lonely Londoners - Thursday 13 February, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Kiln Theatre, London
Summer 1954, Table Number 7 & The Browning Version - Saturday 15 February, 2.30pm, Oxford Playhouse
Six The Musical - Wednesday 19 February, 6pm, Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury
Rollercoaster - Saturday 22 February, 6.30pm, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London
To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the regular What’s On email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - https://vocaleyes.co.uk
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S2 Ep888: Weight Loss, BMI and Injections for Weight Management…
31 januari 2025 · 4 min
With a lot in the news recently around health professionals changing obesity measurements away from BMI and a lot of talk about injections for weight management too, for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth to explain exactly what BMI actually means. Lees meer
Then to Elizabeth’s thoughts on those injections for weight management that have also been in the news and some of the concerns that people have had about possible side effects from the injections too.
Finally a reminder from Elizabeth about a diet which can help to reverse type 2 diabetes.
You will find more information about managing weight loss on the following pages of the NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/obesity/
To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.com
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S2 Ep880: Chris Wilkins Sight Loss Story
30 januari 2025 · 8 min
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S2 Ep887: University Study Focuses On Early Glaucoma Detection
28 januari 2025 · 7 min
Barry Snell chats to Optometrist Dr Jonathan Denniss from University of Bradford, who is chief investigator for a new new study which aims to improve the way Glaucoma is detected. Lees meer
The project, which is funded by the Medical Research Council, also aims to reduce misdiagnosis of the disease.
If you would like to find out more about the trial please email j.denniss@bradford.ac.uk