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    Vision Van launch

    The Vision Van – a mobile eye screening van to increase detection of AMD – has been launched.

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    Audio descriptive in media

    MD Foundation has added its voice to the call for improved access to Audio Descriptive in the electronic media.

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    Inaugural Roth Gair Golf Day

    The inaugural Roth Gair Charity Golf Day was held on Sunday 3 February 2008 to raise money for macular degeneration.

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    Navigator Library

    The Navigator Library Access Project is designed to help those who have difficulty reading due to macular degeneration.

    Focus on family

    New research reveals Aussies are at risk of going blind but don’t know it.

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    Lucentis PBS listing

    Macular Degeneration Foundation welcomed the decision to list the sight-saving treatment, Lucentis; on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

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    Cigarette warnings welcomed

    Macular Degeneration Foundation welcomes new warnings about smoking and blindness to be printed on tobacco products.

    Lucentis must be accessible

    Macular Degeneration Foundation calls on the Federal Government to speed the accessibility and affordability of Lucentis.

    Awareness week 2006

    Macular degeneration (MD) is the leading cause of blindness in Australia and is silently taking away the sight of Australia’s ageing population.

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