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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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COVID-19 vaccines roll-out

The Federal, State and Territory Governments have begun rolling out vaccines for COVID-19. Australia’s COVID-19

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Smoking and your risk

It’s been known for many years that smoking triples to quadruples your risk of getting age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

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MBS Ophthalmology Taskforce Review

A proposal to cut Medicare rebates for eye injections is the next big issue we’re tackling on behalf of our community.

MDFA backs Royal Commission on low vision aids

MDFA welcomes an Aged Care Royal Commission recommendation to make low vision aids and technologies more accessible.

Disability care reforms

MDFA has advocated for affordable access to low vision aids and technologies for over a decade.

Hidden in plain sight

A case study on hydroxychloroquine retinal toxicity from the Centre for Eye Health.

Clinical audit educative tool

MaD-CCAT is a clinical audit tool for optometrists, funded by an MDFA Research Grant to Dr Laura Downie. Her research has now been published.

Exercises to stop you falling

People with low vision are more likely to suffer a fall. Falls prevention expert Trish Lynch shares her top tips to reduce your risk of falling.

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Debunking the myths about Charles Bonnet syndrome

Charles Bonnet syndrome describes the situation where mentally healthy people who’ve lost their vision experience vivid phantom images. This webinar aims to help remove the stigma around the condition.

MDFA News

New Nutrition Guidelines for AMD

Most recent

COVID-19 vaccines roll-out

Smoking and your risk

MBS Ophthalmology Taskforce Review

MDFA backs Royal Commission on low vision aids

Disability care reforms

Hidden in plain sight

Clinical audit educative tool

Exercises to stop you falling

Debunking the myths about Charles Bonnet syndrome

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