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    Latest research supports Mediterranean and Asian-style eating plans to reduce risk of AMD

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    Farewell Dr Paul Beaumont

    We farewell founding director Dr Paul Beaumont who has retired from the Board of Macular Disease Foundation Australia.

    Val Sellars meets with Matt Williams MP

    Cup of tea awareness campaign

    Members of the macular disease community are sharing their stories with their new local MPs to raise awareness.

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    mEYE World photographic competition 2013

    The 2013 mEYE World Photographic Competition is designed to raise awareness of AMD, the leading cause of blindness in Australia.

    Jean Kittson

    Ambassador’s campaign

    MDFA Ambassadors Jan Utzon and Jean Kittson are highlighting the enormous impact of age-related macular degeneration.

    Bowls Australia joins sight campaign

    Bowls Australia and MDFA have joined forces with an Australian-first eye health campaign.

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    Research Grants 2013

    The successful recipients of MDFA’s 2013 Research Grants, totalling $600,000, were Associate Professors Erica Fletcher and Damien Harkin.

    Make eye checks a priority for diabetics

    Macular Disease Foundation Australia and Diabetes Australia have called on all Australians living with diabetes and health professionals to make eye checks a priority.

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    Saffron and AMD

    There’s no robust evidence that saffron can prevent age-related macular degeneration.

    Posters of MDFA campaign featuring Ita Buttrose

    Ita fighting for older Australians

    Older Australians have the powerful voice of Ita Buttrose, Australian of the Year 2013, fighting for their interests in Macular Degeneration Awareness Week.

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