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    Vic Governor: Vision Custodian

    The Governor of Victoria has accepted the role of Custodian of Vision to help raise awareness of macular degeneration.

    Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Kate Warner AM has an eye exam

    Tasmania’s Vision Custodian

    The Governor of Tasmania has supported Macular Degeneration Awareness Week 2015 by accepting the role of Custodian of Vision.

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    Minister’s sight-saving decision

    MDFA says the addition of ranibizumab (Lucentis) to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme provides patients with affordable access to treatment for diabetic macular oedema and retinal vein occlusion.

    Economic impact of diabetic eye disease

    MDFA has voiced its concern regarding the economic impact of diabetic macular oedema (DMO) in Australia.

    Private health low vision aids

    We’ve audited the six largest health funds to find out the benefits they offer for low vision aids and technology.

    mEYE World 2014

    Winners of the 2014 mEYE World Photographic Competition have brilliantly captured the competition’s theme – ‘a sight worth saving’.

    Save sight: World Diabetes Day

    Australians affected by diabetes are being urged to take regular eye tests to reduce the risk of serious vision loss or blindness.

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    SA sees better future

    After extensive lobbying by MDFA, SA Health has confirmed funding for an additional seven eye clinics per month.

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    PIN only credit cards

    MDFA has been advocating for our community on the issue of PIN-only authorisation credit cards.

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