An electronic retinal implant to treat age-related macular degeneration, has shown excellent results in a small clinical trial.
MDFA Research Grant recipient Dr Fred Chen will head a new Centre of Research Excellence in juvenile macular disease.
A report and new digital training tools aim to improve understanding of eye health and vision loss in Australia’s residential aged care facilities.
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.
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.
After the initial shock of diagnosis, Val realised she needed to accept that age-related macular degeneration is part of her life.
The federal today announced funding for MDFA to develop a Strategic National Action Plan for Macular Disease.
Finding the right ophthalmologist has been one of the most important aspects of Helen Siemering’s campaign to save her sight.