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    An investment to save the sight of thousands of vulnerable older Australians will save the Government up two billion dollars.

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    Ita’s coronavirus plea

    Australian icon Ita Buttrose has issued a passionate plea to senior Australians in a bid to avoid thousands of people going unnecessarily blind during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    Pre-clinical trial on potential AMD drug

    A new chemical compound could become a future tool against retinal vascular disease, a pre-clinical study has shown.

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    Ita’s plea to older Australians

    Australian icon Ita Buttrose has issued a passionate plea to senior Australians during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Life in lockdown: Our volunteers

    COVID-19 has meant that our valued volunteers have been working remotely. Their time in isolation has been busy and meaningful.

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    Diet and risk

    MDFA Ambassador Jean Kittson lives with a 50 per cent chance of developing AMD, so she makes sure she eats for eye health.

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    Risk of increased blindness in COVID confusion

    Australia is facing a massive increase in the number of people who could unnecessarily lose their sight due to treatment cancellations caused by fear and confusion around COVID-19.

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    Vision Voice Autumn 2020 out now

    The Autumn 2020 edition of Vision Voice includes an update on the Medicare Benefits Schedule review, plus we farewell our Patron Ita Buttrose.

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    COVID-19 announcement

    With the spread COVID-19, there’s a lot of new health information to understand. What’s the impact on the macular disease community?

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    Eye health and the bushfires

    Information sheets to help you to take care of your eyes through this bushfire season.

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