Age-related macular degeneration is Australia’s leading cause of legal blindness. 1 in 7 Australians over the age of 50 have some sign of the disease. This increases to 1 in 3 in those over the age of 80.
In this webinar, you will learn:
- Who is at risk
- How risk factors can be controlled
- Symptoms to be aware of
- Lifestyle and nutritional changes you can make to slow progression
When: Thursday, 10 February 2022
Time: 7.30pm – 8.30pm AEDT
Where: Online
You can either click the button above or enter the following details into Zoom.
Meeting ID: 893 5512 3326
Passcode: 410605
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About the presenter
Dilini Manthilaka graduated with her Bachelor in Science majoring in Vision Science in 2015 from the University of New South Wales. She then graduated with a Master of Public Health from the University of Sydney in 2017. She has been working with MDFA for over 18 months as an education officer, providing all the non-clinical support that a patient, family member or carer might require. Dilini also has previous experience working with volunteers at the Cancer Council NSW offering training and support.
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