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Debunking the myths about Charles Bonnet syndrome

January 7, 2021
Michelle Hauschild

Charles Bonnet syndrome describes the situation where mentally healthy people who’ve lost their vision experience vivid phantom images. This webinar aims to help remove the stigma around the condition.

Vision Voice summer 2020

November 18, 2020
Michelle Hauschild

The summer 2020 edition of our Vision Voice newsletter, packed with information for the macular disease community.

New roles for MDFA expert advisors

November 17, 2020
Michelle Hauschild

Associate Professor Alex Hunyor has joined the MDFA Board and Associate Professor Anthony Kwan has become Chair of MDFA’s Research Committee

Australian of the Year urges Aussies to slash sugar to save their sight

November 17, 2020
Michelle Hauschild

Dr James Muecke joined MDFA’s webinar series to reveal his plan to combat the leading cause of blindness among working-age Australians.

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New TV commercial targeting at-risk community

October 27, 2020
Michelle Hauschild

Comedians Shane Jacobson and Jean Kittson have voiced a new TV campaign to help stop Aussies in their 50s losing their sight from macular disease.

50-year-olds at risk of vision loss and blindness

October 27, 2020
Michelle Hauschild

Australians in their 50s are putting themselves at risk of going blind with a new survey revealing only one in 10 are able to properly identify the major risk factors for AMD.

Stars urge Aussies in their 50s to have an eye exam

October 25, 2020
Michelle Hauschild

Celebrities are supporting MDFA’s new Check My Macula campaign, encouraging Australians in their 50s to prioritise their eye health.

Grant Family Fund bequest: Lasting legacy to ‘best mates’

October 21, 2020
Michelle Hauschild

Faye Grant included MDFA in her Will. Her bequest is now funding vital, innovative research into macular disease through the Grant Family Fund.

Million-dollar funding for macular disease research on World Sight Day

October 8, 2020
Michelle Hauschild

MDFA will award $1 million in its latest round of research funding. It also announced a new stream of ‘blue sky’ grant funding.

Disease Type: Diabetic eye disease

Debunking the myths about Charles Bonnet syndrome

Vision Voice summer 2020

New roles for MDFA expert advisors

Australian of the Year urges Aussies to slash sugar to save their sight

Million-dollar funding for macular disease research on World Sight Day

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