New research, new treatment and our 2025 federal election asks – our first Vision Voice newsletter of the year is packed with stories you can read here on our website or listen to in an audio version.
In this edition:
- How much is macular disease costing you? Findings from our latest social impact survey show that some people are spending upward of $6000 a year to manage their macular disease – this equates to around 20% of the aged pension.
- In the lead-up to the Federal election, Macular Disease Foundation Australia is calling on the Government to make bulk billing eye injections a national priority.
- First treatment for geographic atrophy approved in Australia – we have the details.
- Top eye health professionals share how our Eye Connect support service is benefiting their patients.
- We’ve come across a new app people with low vision might find useful.
- Evelyn was the carer of her mother who lived with AMD and dementia – read her story.
- Macular Disease Foundation needs volunteers – find out more about how you can join us.
- Looking for some cooking inspiration as we head into the cooler months? Try our new healthy choices recipe.
While we’ve got you, we wanted to remind you about our free Check My Macula quiz. It’s an easy way for you and your family to determine if you have any risk factors for macular disease. Join the 320,000 Australians who have already completed this important quiz –share it with your friends and family today.
Please enjoy reading our latest Vision Voice – and remember, you can call our National Helpline on 1800 111 709 if you have any questions about the content of the newsletter.
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Call to Federal Government to bulk bill eye injections for pensioners
We have released new research in collaboration with the University of New South Wales which has revealed the median total cost for people living with macular disease, who also receive sight-saving eye injections, is 12 percent* ($3,621) of the annual government pension payment.
