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    What’s an Amsler grid?

    Only 1% of Australians over the age of 50 were aware of the Amsler grid, according to an MDFA survey.

    Tea with your MP

    ‘Cup of tea with your new MP’ campaign aims to increase politicians’ awareness of macular disease.

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    Landmark AREDS2 study

    Key findings of the AREDS2 study have been released, providing further information on nutrients to slow age-related macular degeneration.

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    NDIS human rights risk

    The Foundation has been strongly advocating against age discrimination in the NDIS.

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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.

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    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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