Macular Degeneration New Zealand - MDNZ

17/06/2026

In this article Sandy explains what the Low Vision Clinic at Greenlane Clinical Centre in Auckland has to offer.

Developed by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness about blindness and the importance of eye health, World Sight Day was held this year on the 9th October. Events happen around the world and in Auckland, the Low Vis

15/06/2026

Our Public Awareness & Education Seminar in Gisborne was a great success! A big thank you to ophthalmologist Dr Samuel Newlands for giving up his time to present at this seminar.

Thank you also to the Freemasons Foundation who funded this event.

10/06/2026

Difficulty with your vision should not be dismissed as part of 'getting older'.

Macular degeneration may not be obvious to you in its early stages but can be detected with an eye test before any visual symptoms occur.

Early detection may allow you to take steps to slow the progression of macular degeneration.

The Amsler Grid is a useful tool to detect vision problems resulting from damage to the macula.

This test can be done online here -
https://www.mdnz.org.nz/take-the-test

09/06/2026

We’re delighted to welcome ophthalmologist DR SARAH WELCH in AUCKLAND as a new Professional Friend of MDNZ. Your dedication to improving the lives of people affected by macular degeneration truly makes a difference. Thank you for your valued support.

https://www.mdnz.org.nz/friends %20Sarah%20Welch

08/06/2026

Whilst there is presently no cure for macular degeneration, thankfully there are ways to reduce the risk!

👉 Avoid Smoking
👉 Exercise Regularly
👉 Good Blood Pressure
👉 Healthy Diet

Take the test 👉 https://www.mdnz.org.nz/take-the-test

04/06/2026

It was wonderful to be down in Otago recently to provide Public Seminars in Alexandra, Queenstown and Wanaka. Thank you to ophthalmologists Dr Logan Mitchell and Dr Harry Bradshaw for volunteering their time to present. A special thank you must also go to optometrist Tui Homer for her amazing help with the logistics!

We are grateful to the Freemasons Foundation for funding these events.

https://www.mdnz.org.nz/professional-friends-1 %20Homer

26/05/2026

We are very grateful to CLAIRTON DE SOUZA in AUCKLAND for becoming a Professional Friend of MDNZ. Thank you for your commitment to raising awareness and supporting people with macular degeneration.

https://www.mdnz.org.nz/friends %20Clairton%20De%20Souza

25/05/2026

Special thanks to ophthalmologist Dr Malcolm Carey and the team at Rotorua Eye Clinic for hosting a Macular Degeneration Awareness & Education Seminar on Saturday. Your help in raising awareness about macular degeneration is very much appreciated!
https://www.rotoruaeyes.co.nz/

A big thank you also to the Freemasons Foundation for generously funding this event.

20/05/2026

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18/05/2026

In collaboration with MDNZ Professional Friend MELINDA NORDIN in AUCKLAND, we’re improving the support and care available to those living with macular degeneration. Your partnership strengthens our efforts to prevent unnecessary vision loss in New Zealand. Thank you Melinda!

https://www.mdnz.org.nz/professional-friends %20Nordin%20