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

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    Treatment non-adherence concern

    Up to a quarter of anti-VEGF patients being treated for AMD and diabetic macular oedema are lost to follow-up.

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    Retinal implant trial

    An electronic retinal implant to treat age-related macular degeneration, has shown excellent results in a small clinical trial.

    New WA Research Centre for Juvenile Macular Disease

    MDFA Research Grant recipient Dr Fred Chen will head a new Centre of Research Excellence in juvenile macular disease.

    New sight saving resources for residential aged care

    A report and new digital training tools aim to improve understanding of eye health and vision loss in Australia’s residential aged care facilities.

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    PBS listing a “big win” says MDFA

    A change to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme listing for two key medicines, is a “big win for the macular disease community”.

    MDFA position statement re 2RT laser.

    MDFA position statement re 2RT laser.

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    Depression, suicide and AMD

    The impact of vision loss due to AMD on patients’ quality of life and psychological well-being is comparable to that of cancer or coronary heart disease.

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    Val Nicholson: Prioritising AMD treatment

    After the initial shock of diagnosis, Val realised she needed to accept that age-related macular degeneration is part of her life. 

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    Government announces National Action Plan funding

    The federal today announced funding for MDFA to develop a Strategic National Action Plan for Macular Disease.

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