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    Saving sight will save billions of dollars

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

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    New WA Research Centre for Juvenile Macular Disease

    MDFA Research Grant recipient Dr Fred Chen will head a new Centre of Research Excellence in juvenile macular disease.

    New sight saving resources for residential aged care

    A report and new digital training tools aim to improve understanding of eye health and vision loss in Australia’s residential aged care facilities.

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    PBS listing a “big win” says MDFA

    A change to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme listing for two key medicines, is a “big win for the macular disease community”.

    MDFA position statement re 2RT laser.

    MDFA position statement re 2RT laser.

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    Depression, suicide and AMD

    The impact of vision loss due to AMD on patients’ quality of life and psychological well-being is comparable to that of cancer or coronary heart disease.

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    Val Nicholson: Prioritising AMD treatment

    After the initial shock of diagnosis, Val realised she needed to accept that age-related macular degeneration is part of her life. 

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    Government announces National Action Plan funding

    The federal today announced funding for MDFA to develop a Strategic National Action Plan for Macular Disease.

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    Allies against vision loss

    Finding the right ophthalmologist has been one of the most important aspects of Helen Siemering’s campaign to save her sight.

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    Survey reveals alarming results

    Survey results released for Macula Month highlight the need for Australians, particularly those living with diabetes, to be more aware of macular disease.

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