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Audio recordings about birdshot

Mike Brace & Phil Hibbert on vision loss

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Annie

The inspirational Mike Brace CBE, Chief Executive of VISION 2020 (UK) talks about losing sight in one of his eyes from a firework accident when he was 12, the subsequent development of uveitis in his remaining eye, and how he … Continue reading →

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Answers to some questions about Birdshot

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Annie

We had so many questions asked at the Birdshot Day. It was a shame there was not more time for them all. These are just a sample.
What is happening with the drug LX211?

Are Retisert implants effective … Continue reading →

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Carlos Pavesio talks about Birdshot

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Annie

Carlos Pavesio, consultant ophthalmologist is interviewed at the Birdshot Day, 11th September 2010, by Mikael Porath-Petersen about this rare sight threatening eye condition. (18 mins.)
“Everything you ever wanted to know about Birdshot but were afraid to ask.”Listen!

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More about Birdshot from the experts

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Annie

The following audio clips come from the Birdshot Day held in September.    They include talks by three of our ophthalmologists experts as well as a short introduction to Birdshot by Rea (patient expert).   We also hope to have … Continue reading →

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More audio Birdshot stories

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Annie

Here are some more Birdshot stories taken from the Birdshot Day in September.
Real Ale It took a long time before Real Ale was diagnosed. He describes the side effects that many of us suffer from when on high doses of … Continue reading →

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People with Birdshot talk….

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Annie

It’s a frustrating fact that diagnosis for Birdshot is not easy, even for the experts. That’s why it takes so many of us a long time before we eventually get told what is wrong with our eyes, and even then, … Continue reading →

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Audio Clips part 1

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Annie

The plan is to start posting short audio clips which were gathered during the patient day.  This week we are posting interviews from some of the non-medical  professionals involved in the day.  If you want to listen to these short … Continue reading →

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