South Australians needing eye treatment in a public hospital are in a precarious position, and the situation will only get worse.
The Foundation’s annual campaign to raise awareness of macular degeneration has been an outstanding success in 2014.
Only 1% of Australians over the age of 50 were aware of the Amsler grid, according to an MDFA survey.
‘Cup of tea with your new MP’ campaign aims to increase politicians’ awareness of macular disease.
Key findings of the AREDS2 study have been released, providing further information on nutrients to slow age-related macular degeneration.
The Foundation has been strongly advocating against age discrimination in the NDIS.
We farewell founding director Dr Paul Beaumont who has retired from the Board of Macular Disease Foundation Australia.
Members of the macular disease community are sharing their stories with their new local MPs to raise awareness.
The 2013 mEYE World Photographic Competition is designed to raise awareness of AMD, the leading cause of blindness in Australia.