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Macular Degeneration Awareness Week - 25 to 31 May 2014

Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in Australia. Macular Degeneration Awareness Week - 25 May to 31 May 2014 -  is an annual event designed to raise awareness of macular degeneration and to encourage those most at risk, people over 50, to have their eyes tested and macula checked.

A free macular degeneration information pack is available from the Macular Disease Foundation Australia by calling 1800 111 709.

Learn about the condition 'Dry Eye' in the education module below.

Source: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcevent.nsf/pages/2BCC13363B83C1C54A257C45001D8A43?opendocument, Friday 23 May 2014