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MDFA quiz hits major milestone; educational video series launched
Macular Disease Foundation Australia (MDFA) has reached 100,000 completions on the Check My Macula quiz – and marked the milestone ...
MDFA responds after NSW health chief says eye checks can be deferred
NSW chief health officer Dr Kerry Chant’s use of eye appointments as an example of activities that can be deferred ...
Inaugural macular disease study offers fresh insight into patient experiences
The Macular Disease Foundation Australia (MDFA)’s first-ever social impact survey has revealed a quarter of patients have low levels of ...
People on the move – June 2021
Welcome to 'People on the move', Insight's new monthly bulletin to keep the Australian ophthalmic sector updated on new appointments ...
MDFA awards $1 million in research grants to eight projects
Eight Australian researchers are taking their projects to the next level with a share of more than $1 million in ...
Annual out-of-pocket eye injection costs to double to $3,900 under rebate cut – modelling
Prominent Australian Ms Ita Buttrose has used a National Press Club address to reveal alarming new data showing that 47,000 ...
Awareness of diabetic eye diseases lacking – MDFA poll
A survey of Australia’s working-age population has revealed that most can’t name the most common cause of blindness among their ...
Optometry training, low vision aids highlighted in Royal Commission’s aged care report
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has recommended providers have arrangements with optometrists to ensure appropriate care ...
New roles for MDFA expert advisors
Queensland Eye Institute (QEI)’s Associate Professor Anthony Kwan has been appointed chair of the Macular Disease Foundation Australia (MDFA)’s Research ...