Personally, I would like to congratulate mivision’s founders Todd Tai and Mark Cushway. Without their vision back in 2006 we would not be here today. Our first issue – April 2006 – was a mere 44 pages. Ian Hay was the editor, and our contributors were Peter Larsen, Jim Kokkinakis, John Adam, Sharon Smith, and Jacqui Attard.

Our 200th issue comprises 128 pages with nine ophthalmologists, six optometrists and 10 industry influencers contributing articles. Alongside our printed issue, we have a strong online presence with web, e-news, and two digital versions of the publication, as well as a growing videography business.

Our first story back in April 2006, titled ‘Keeping an eye on broccoli’, was about dietary supplements containing lutein and zeaxanthin for eye health. This is a coincidence because in this issue, which is focussed on macular disease, we have a CPD article on new guidelines for nutrition released by Macular Disease Foundation Australia (MDFA). Our understanding of the role that diet and supplements play in all aspects of eye health has progressed enormously since 2006, as you’ll see in this article that begins on page 59.

Thank you to MDFA for assistance in producing this issue of mivision and for the work the organisation does to support health care professionals and members of the community who live with a macular disease.

And a massive thank you to our small but nimble and collaborative team that works so closely to keep mivision alive: Nikki, Maren, Michelle, Simon, Kirsten, Dione, Dean, Daisy, Kasimir and, of course, our publisher Todd.

Enjoy #200!

MELANIE KELL EDITOR

In the spirit of reconciliation, mivision acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. As a bi-national publication, we acknowledge Māori as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.