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

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    Survey reveals alarming results

    Survey results released for Macula Month highlight the need for Australians, particularly those living with diabetes, to be more aware of macular disease.

    Dee Hopkins

    New CEO

    The Board of Directors of Macular Disease Foundation Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Dee Hopkins as Chief Executive Officer. 

    Professor Paul Mitchell honoured

    Professor Paul Mitchell has been awarded Officer (AO) in the general division of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day 2018 Honours List.

    Farewell to Julie Heraghty

    Julie Heraghty will step down from her role as Chief Executive Officer for the Foundation from 31 December 2017. 

    Is the rate of AMD falling?

    A US study suggests that the rate of AMD at specific ages has fallen by about 60% each successive generation. But is that the case?

    2017 Research Grant awards

    Three leading macular disease researchers have been awarded $600,000 in research Macular Disease Foundation Australia grants.

    Pollen face - winning entry showing a rainbow lorikeet covered in pollen

    2017 mEYE World photo competition

    Macular Disease Foundation Australia today announced the grand finalist and category winners of the mEYE World Photographic Competition 2017.

    World Sight Day

    MDFA is celebrating World Sight Day 2017 with a further commitment of $600,000 into some of Australia’s leading research in macular disease.

    Anne Mess

    Anne Mess has a lot on her plate

    Anne Ness is 75 years old and is a carer for her husband. She talks about how she manages and keeps time for herself.

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