Bradford Macula Centre
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Bradford Macula Centre
@MaculaBTHFT
We are a self contacted ophthalmology unit treating patients in West Yorkshire with sight threatening conditions. Part of Bradford Teaching Hospitals
BTHFT Trinity Road, BD5 0JD Entrou em Mayıs 2021
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Our lovely Vicki is doing a 100 mile walk in June to raise money for cancer research UK. Thanks to everyone who has donated in support of her personal challenge!
If you can support her, please follow the link below:
fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/vickis-wa…
Good luck Vicki!

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Today, on #CharlesBonnetSyndrome awareness day, we are calling for more funding to be invested into research for the condition which can cause terrifying hallucinations for people experiencing sight loss. #WiseUp
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Age-related Macular disease is the leading cause of sight loss in the UK. A regular sight-test with your Optometrist can detect early signs. Optometrists can refer any suspect AMD patients directly to the BMC. #MacularWeek #Optometry #NHS
The AOP@The_AOP
This week is #MacularWeek which aims to raise awareness of macular disease, the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK @MacularSociety aop.org.uk/advice-and-sup…
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Update sent out to @BradfordLOC for Fast-track AMD Booking Service (Fab). Community optoms will no longer need to register for access to Fast-track suspected Wet AMD appointments. @BTHFT
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Another 6 practices signed up for our Fast-track AMD Booking Service (FAB). Direct booking from community to BMC. Patients booked in within days of being seen by community Optometrist. Contact us if you would like more information @leeds_loc @MacularSociety @BTHFT
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Join Professor Faruque Ghanchi, Consultant Ophthalmologist, @BTHFT and Dr Charlotte Hazel, Head Optometrist/Optometrist Consultant, @BTHFT for this discussion and Q&A.
Sponsored by @NovartisUK.
#RCOphth #Ophthalmology #RCOphthCongress #RCOphthCongress2021 #SubspecialityDay

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More community optometrists in West Yorkshire signed up for our Fast-track AMD Booking (FAB). There are a few appointments left over the next few days for suspected wet AMD patients. Contact us if you work in an optometrists in WY and would like more info @leeds_loc @BTHFT
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Positive feedback from a patients relative that attended last week via our Fast-track AMD Booking (FAB) service. 'Seen by community optom on a Monday, seen at BMC Thursday and treated. Took all the worry out of waiting weeks for appointment and results' @BTHFT @MacularSociety
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Want to know more about the new drug to treat wet AMD? Join us at our Virtual Clinic tomorrow at 7pm, where we will be joined by @ghanchif to discuss Beovu. @NovartisUK macularsociety.org/about/media/ne…
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From Monday a small selection of drinks and snacks will be available to staff and patients. Covid guidelines will be followed and items can only be purchased from behind reception. All funds raised for BMC @BTHFT

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"There's still lots you can do. There's plenty of tips that can help you through life." Liz was diagnosed with AMD 10 years ago. She has shared her experiences as part of the @NovartisUK See What's Next campaign facebook.com/watch/?v=50833…
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