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    The latest funding round now brings MDFA’s commitment to macular disease research to $5.8 million across 35 projects since 2011.

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    Vegetables, fruit, fish can help reduce risk of AMD

    US study shows a diet which includes eating fish twice a week and a daily intake of fruits and vegetables can help reduce risk of AMD. 

    Facial recognition and AMD

    Australian research has shown losing the ability to recognise faces due to vision loss impacts your social life.

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    Anti-VEGF treatment not linked to stroke

    Anti-VEGF therapy is not linked to an increased risk of stroke, myocardial infarction or death, according to a new report.

    New genes linked to AMD

    Scientists have found three new genes associated with age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

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    Statins and diabetic eye disease

    Research shows statin use could be linked to lower rates of diabetic retinopathy.

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    Treatment non-adherence concern

    Up to a quarter of anti-VEGF patients being treated for AMD and diabetic macular oedema are lost to follow-up.

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    Retinal implant trial

    An electronic retinal implant to treat age-related macular degeneration, has shown excellent results in a small clinical trial.

    New WA Research Centre for Juvenile Macular Disease

    MDFA Research Grant recipient Dr Fred Chen will head a new Centre of Research Excellence in juvenile macular disease.

    New sight saving resources for residential aged care

    A report and new digital training tools aim to improve understanding of eye health and vision loss in Australia’s residential aged care facilities.

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