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    mEYE World 2014

    Winners of the 2014 mEYE World Photographic Competition have brilliantly captured the competition’s theme – ‘a sight worth saving’.

    Save sight: World Diabetes Day

    Australians affected by diabetes are being urged to take regular eye tests to reduce the risk of serious vision loss or blindness.

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    SA sees better future

    After extensive lobbying by MDFA, SA Health has confirmed funding for an additional seven eye clinics per month.

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    PIN only credit cards

    MDFA has been advocating for our community on the issue of PIN-only authorisation credit cards.

    Lucentis recommendation

    MDFA has welcomed new treatment options for diabetic macular oedema and retinal vein occlusion.

    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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