Back

Most popular

MDFA launches eye health video series

MDFA has released a new series of educational videos to help Aussies better understand macular disease.

Third anti-VEGF agent now reimbursed by PBS

On 1st October 2021, Beovu® became the third anti-VEGF drug to be subsidized by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration.

Potential new treatment for dry AMD

Apellis announces initial results from two phase III studies in geographic atrophy.

Vision Voice spring 2021 out now

The Spring 2021 Vision Voice leads with the Health Minister Greg Hunt, seeking to allay your concerns around Medicare rebate changes.

MBS eye injection: update

MDFA continues to advocate against a proposal to cut Medicare rebates for eye injections and met with the Health Minister in June 2021.

Don’t defer essential eye appointments during lockdown

Macular Disease Foundation Australia (MDFA) is seeking to clear up any confusion around deferring eye appointments during lockdown.

James Muecke MDFA ambassador

Macular Disease Foundation Australia is delighted to officially welcome Dr James Muecke AM on board as MDFA’s diabetic eye disease Ambassador.

Macular Disease Foundation Australia awards $1 million to eight exciting research projects

Macular Disease Foundation Australia (MDFA) has awarded more than $1 million in research funding to eight promising projects, in a ceremony marking 10 years of significant advances in the search for a cure to Australia’s leading cause of blindness.

Inaugural Ita Buttrose Oration

MDFA Patron Ita Buttrose AC OBE calls on Government to reject Medicare eye injection rebate cut.

Vision Voice autumn 2021 out now

This newsletter leads with the Aged Care Royal Commission’s recommendation to make aids and equipment more accessible for older Australians – a major win for our community.

Image of a senior man reading a book with a magnifier

Disability care reforms

MDFA has advocated for affordable access to low vision aids and technologies for over a decade.

Image of a lady with sunglasses and her dog on her lap.

Debunking the myths about Charles Bonnet syndrome

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.

MDFA launches eye health video series

MDFA has released a new series of educational videos to help Aussies better understand macular disease.

Image of an older guy holding his glasses and looking at the camera

Third anti-VEGF agent now reimbursed by PBS

On 1st October 2021, Beovu® became the third anti-VEGF drug to be subsidized by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration.

Potential new treatment for dry AMD

Apellis announces initial results from two phase III studies in geographic atrophy.

Macula Matters

In the August 2021 edition of Macula Matters, MDFA’s email newsletter for eye health professionals, we’re excited to share our new CPD course on diabetic eye disease for optometrists, available now through MDFA’s website as well as a meeting with the Health Minister as well as a case study from the Centre For Eye Health.

MDFA News

COVID-19 vaccine and eye injections

Most popular

Most recent

Follow us

Newsletter sign-up

Thank you.Your contact form has been successfully submitted.

Unfortunately there are no matches for your search.

Please try another search term.

Your expression of interest in our research grants program has been submitted.

We will be in touch at the next stage of the process.

Thank you for referring your patient to MDFA for non-clinical support and macular disease information. We will make contact with them within five business days.

Thank you for subscribing to MDFA’s newsletter/s.

You can opt-out at any time by contacting us on [email protected] or via our National Helpline: 1800 111 709.Tell people about MDFA’s newsletters:

Thank you for registering for this event.

Let people know you're attending:

The is for health professionals only. Please enter your organisation and practitioner type to subscribe. If you are not a health professional, please untick this newsletter to continue.

There are no items to display.

Please broaden your search.

Thank you.
Your contact form has been successfully submitted.

You can opt-out at any time by contacting us on [email protected] or via our National Helpline: 1800 111 709.

Tell people about MDFA’s newsletters: