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MDFA launches $200,000 grant for geographic atrophy research

Macular Disease Foundation Australia (MDFA) has announced the launch of its inaugural MDFA 25th Anniversary Award

New treatment for Geographic Atrophy

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approval of the new eye injection treatment SYFOVRE® (pegcetacoplan) is welcome news, as it will give many people with Geographic Atrophy a treatment option that they’ve never had before to slow the progression of the disease.

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Welcome to our final Vision Voice newsletter for the year.

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 $500,000 research award 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.

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

Affording sight-saving treatments and support is a challenge faced by many people in the macular disease community.

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New Nutrition Guidelines for AMD

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MDFA launches $200,000 grant for geographic atrophy research

New treatment for Geographic Atrophy

Read our latest newsletter today

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 $500,000 research award 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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