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Macular Degeneration Awareness Week 2016
22 May, 2016

All Eyes On Baby Boomers

Baby boomers are at risk of macular degeneration key focus of Awareness Week.
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05 May, 2016

Budget 'Cost-Shifting' Threat

Limited benefit and possible cost shifting for patients with macular disease.
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27 Apr, 2016

SA Governor Gives Supports

SA Governor the Honourable Hieu Van Le to be Foundation Custodian of Vision.
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22 Apr, 2016

Ozurdex PBS Recommendation

Foundation welcomes the news that Ozurdex has been recommended for PBS listing.
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20 Mar, 2016

Payment Boost For Australians

Australians to be better off following increases to pensions and allowances.
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22 Feb, 2016

PBAC Feedback Invited

Revised guidelines for preparing a submission to PBAC has been issued.
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