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    New Nutrition Guidelines for AMD

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

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    PIN-only credit card action

    We have represented the interests of those with vision loss to major financial institutions and card schemes on PIN-only authorisation.

    Ripple Effect of Vision Loss

    An article outlining MDFA’s ‘Ripple Effect of Vision Loss’ research has been published in peer reviewed journal, ‘Aging and Mental Health’.

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    SA eye health shortfall

    South Australians needing eye treatment in a public hospital are in a precarious position, and the situation will only get worse.

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    Awareness week 2014

    The Foundation’s annual campaign to raise awareness of macular degeneration has been an outstanding success in 2014.

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    What’s an Amsler grid?

    Only 1% of Australians over the age of 50 were aware of the Amsler grid, according to an MDFA survey.

    Tea with your MP

    ‘Cup of tea with your new MP’ campaign aims to increase politicians’ awareness of macular disease.

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    Landmark AREDS2 study

    Key findings of the AREDS2 study have been released, providing further information on nutrients to slow age-related macular degeneration.

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    NDIS human rights risk

    The Foundation has been strongly advocating against age discrimination in the NDIS.

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    Farewell Dr Paul Beaumont

    We farewell founding director Dr Paul Beaumont who has retired from the Board of Macular Disease Foundation Australia.

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