Media Release
2012 Federal Budget reassuring for Macular Degeneration patients
The Macular Degeneration Foundation (MDF) is relieved that the Federal Government's budget announcement to introduce a cap on the Medicare item number for the treatment of wet Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness in Australia should have minimal impact on patients, said MDF CEO, Julie Heraghty.
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The Blackmores Dr Paul Beaumont Fellowship for 2013 is now open!
Blackmores and the MD Foundation are joining forces to offer the Blackmores Dr Paul Beaumont Research Fellowship for research into nutritional or lifestyle aspects of Macular Degeneration. The Fellowship will support an Australian-based researcher in conducting vital research to reduce the incidence and/or impact of MD.
The two-year Fellowship will provide the recipient with AU$50,000 per annum in 2013-14. Applications close on 22 June 2012.
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A low glycemic index diet helps reduce risk of MD
There is now good evidence that people who eat a higher proportion of carbohydrates with a low glycemic index (GI) compared to high GI, have a lower risk of developing Macular Degeneration (MD).
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Macular Degeneration Foundation Autumn 2012 Newsletter
The Foundation's Autumn newsletter is now available. This newsletter updates you on the Federal Government funding renewal process, provides information on Macular Degeneration Awareness Week 2012, details about Telstra's low vision services, the latest in our Low Vision Aids and Technology Campaign and Private Health Fund Rebates.
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TGA approves Eylea® (aflibercept, VEGF Trap-Eye) in Australia
The Macular Degeneration Foundation welcomes the Australian approval of Eylea® (aflibercept, VEGF Trap-Eye) by the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration) for the treatment of wet Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD).
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A number of Australia’s peak medical and patient advocacy groups are advising patients to be careful of alternate treatments that are advertised in newspapers or on the internet claiming dramatic success in the treatment of MD.
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At the launch of Macular Degeneration Awareness Week 2011, the Foundation celebrated one decade of service to the Macular Degeneration community with a gala fundraising dinner at the Sydney Hilton Hotel on Friday 20 May. It was a wonderful evening acknowledging so many supporters and expressing our heartfelt thanks for the enormous contribution of Dr Paul Beaumont, our founding director
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View our special One Decade edition which highlights the launch of MD Awareness Week 2011, the launch of the Macular Degeneration Foundation Research Grants Program, our One Decade Gala Fundraising Dinner, the mEYE World Photographic Competition Winners and our new publication Low Vision Aids & Technology – A Guide.
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Low Vision Aids and Technology – A Guide, the fourth in a series on guides produced by the Foundation, provides information on the different types of aids and technology available to assist those living with low vision.
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