A Deloitte Access Economics Report commissioned by the Macular Disease Foundation Australia entitled Eyes on the future: A clear outlook on age-related macular degeneration, provides the most current, comprehensive compilation of macular degeneration statistics and latest research ever undertaken in Australia.
Report key findings:
Macular Degeneration Foundation CEO, Ms Julie Heraghty said, "This report on macular degeneration reinforces the need for greater investment in research. Macular degeneration affects one in seven Australians over 50 in some way. It is responsible for 50% of all blindness; more than glaucoma and cataracts combined.
"The macular degeneration landscape has changed significantly over the past decade; primarily with dramatic improvement in treatment and new insights into the role of diet and genetic factors. These advances were only possible thanks to research.
"This report complements our significant initial research commitment of nearly three-quarters of a million dollars. We know research works and sooner or later we will find a cure through research," said Heraghty.
Click here [1] to download the media release
Click here [2] to read the Executive Summary
Click here [3] for full copy of the Deloitte Access Economics Report
A hard copy is available from the Foundation and can be ordered on 1800 111 709 or email [email protected] [4]
12 October 2011
Links
[1] https://mdfa-s3fs-prod.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/PRESSRELEASEresearch.pdf
[2] https://mdfa-s3fs-prod.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/Deloitte_Eyes_on_the_Future_Report_Exec_Summary%20web.pdf
[3] https://mdfa-s3fs-prod.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/Deloitte_Eyes_on_the_Future_Report_web.pdf
[4] mailto:[email protected]
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[6] https://twitter.com/home?status=Eyes on the Future - https://bit.ly/2pSG5VD via @maculardisease