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Join our conversation with Dr Marianne Coleman, an orthoptist and researcher working at the National Centre for Healthy Ageing, a collaboration between Monash University and Peninsula Health. Marianne's dementia research has been funded by the UK Royal Society of Medicine, Fight for Sight (the UK's leading sight loss research charity) and the Dementia Australia Research Foundation.
In this episode Marianne shares her extensive knowledge on the intersection of eye care and dementia, emphasising the critical role that regular eye tests play in maintaining the quality of life for all people, including people living with dementia.
Marianne discusses her personal connection to dementia through her grandmother, highlighting the importance of making the most of opportunities for those living with dementia. She explains the role of orthoptist ...