Videos to watch online
MDNZ Low Vision Services
Macular Degeneration NZ
This is an informative video for those with low vision issues. We explain the different types of low vision aids that are available and how to use the solutions in the easiest and most efficient way.
MDNZ Seminar by Tracey Wong
A recording of a Zoom seminar completed by Dr Tracey Wong on behalf of MDNZ about macular degeneration, the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Pic Picot opens up about his macular degeneration
It’s the leading cause of blindness in New Zealand but if someone said "macular degeneration", would you know what they were talking about?
Macular Degeneration New Zealand ambassador and Pic’s Peanut Butter founder Pic Picot spoke to The AM Show.
Awareness and education seminar
Listen to Ophthalmologist, Dr Andrew Thompson, speak at the Tauranga Awareness and Education seminar, 12th August 2017. Learn about the impact of macular degeneration and the medical research, treatments and resources that are available.
What is Macular Degeneration?
Find out how macular degeneration affects the lives of a growing number of New Zealanders, learn about the risks and hear personal stories of people living with this age-related eye disease which is the leading cause of blindness in New Zealand.
MDNZ One News Interview with Dr Dianne Sharp
One News interviews Dr Dianne Sharp on the report which Macular Degeneration NZ commissioned from Deloitte Access Economics on the socioeconomic cost of macular degeneration in New Zealand.
MDNZ Ambassador Story
MDNZ's ambassador Viv Jones shares her story on how she found out that she was living with macular degeneration. The inspirational story of his journey with macular degeneration and the importance of early detection, knowing how to identify changes and when to act.
News Interview with Dr Dianne Sharp
Watch Dr Dianne Sharp's recent interview with 3News on Pharmac's recent decision to approve EYLEA as a second line agent for use in treating Wet Macular Degeneration.
A Patients story – Ross Legh
Macular degeneration patient, Ross Legh, shares the inspirational story of his journey with macular degeneration, the importance of early detection and knowing how to identify changes and when to act.
News that could save your sigh – Philip Sherry
Hear Philip Sherry share news on Macular Degeneration. This video was created for MDNZ 2014 awareness week.
Professor Bird – The Treatment Revolution
British Ophthalmologist, Professor Alan Bird, is recognised as one of the pioneers of Medical Retina. He is a Professor and Consultant at the Institute of Ophthalmology at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. In NZ in November 2016 Professor Bird discusses one of the latest advances in medicine in the last decade which has transformed the outcomes of this progressive, disabling disease to one which can be tamed with medication.
Dr Dianne Sharp – The Treatment Revolution
Dr Dianne Sharp, Ophthalmologist, retinal specialist and Chairperson of MDNZ addresses the audience at The Treatment Revolution in Auckland in November 2016. Dr Sharp launched the report in Parliament “The Socio-economic impact of Macular Degeneration in NZ” commissioned by MDNZ, reported by Deloitte Access Economics
Hook Line & Sinker – a full length feature film
PJ is a middle-aged truck-driver. His partner Ronnie, her two teenage kids, singing at the pub and fishing with his best mate Jono, form the backbone of his modest existence. But when he fails an eye test and loses the job he loves, PJ’s life unravels. Unable to accept the loss of his sight and the rapidly changing family dynamics, PJ takes everyone on a tumultuous emotional journey before he is willing to accept a new place for himself in the world.
