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New Nutrition Guidelines for AMD

Latest research supports Mediterranean and Asian-style eating plans to reduce risk of AMD

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Survey shows new Eye Connect service benefiting AMD community

MDFA has received a positive response from the people participating in our new Eye Connect support service.

MDFA showcases groundbreaking research projects in new impact report

Macular Disease Foundation Australia (MDFA) has launched its new Research Impact Report, which showcases the groundbreaking projects our organisation has funded to help reduce the impact of macular disease.

Macular Disease Foundation Australia responds to the Australian Government’s planned MBS change

The Federal Government has announced that from 1 July 2025, people receiving sight-saving eye (intravitreal) injections to treat macular disease will no longer receive health fund benefits for this treatment if it is performed in private hospitals and day surgeries.

New $100,000 research grant launched to support people with macular disease in regional and rural Australia

The launch of the new Elisabeth Macdonald Memorial Award coincides with World Sight Day (9 October 2025) and marks the beginning of MDFA’s 25th anniversary year.

Meet your team behind the new Eye Connect support service

Dilini is one of MDFA’s Health Engagement Officers supporting people with diabetes-related eye conditions through our new Eye Connect service. A qualified Vision Scientist and training Optometrist, let’s find out more about Dilini and her experiences helping people with macular disease, Australia’s leading cause of blindness.

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MDFA News

New Nutrition Guidelines for AMD

Most recent

Survey shows new Eye Connect service benefiting AMD community

MDFA showcases groundbreaking research projects in new impact report

Macular Disease Foundation Australia responds to the Australian Government’s planned MBS change

New $100,000 research grant launched to support people with macular disease in regional and rural Australia

Meet your team behind the new Eye Connect support service

Macular Disease Foundation Australia welcomes Federal Government cost increase freeze on PBS medicines

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The Hon. Jillian Skinner AM becomes MDFA Ambassador

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