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Thyroid eye disease - myDr.com.au
Thyroid eye disease occurs in people with thyroid disease and is characterised by inflammation, swelling and eventual scarring.
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Family history | Vision Initiative
Information on the link between family history of eye disease and eye health
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Thyroid Eye Disease - Targeting Cancer
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Childhood eye diseases and conditions - Fred Hollows
Childhood blindness, caused by cataract, trachoma, and retinopathy of prematurity, affects three out of four children who live in poverty. Find out more.
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Eye care - optometrists - Better Health Channel
A standard eye examination with an optometrist includes a screening for all common eye diseases, such as glaucoma and cataracts.
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The human eye anatomy & functions - Fred Hollows
Eyes are important organs that help us navigate our way through the world. Learn more about how eyes work and how eye diseases affect our sight.
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How an ophthalmologist can help your child | Raising Children Network
An ophthalmologist can help your child if your child has had an injury to his eyes or it looks like he has an eye problem or eye disease.
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Glaucoma
Glaucoma is the name given to a group of eye diseases in which increased pressure in the front of the eye causes damage to the optic nerve at the back of the eye.
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Eye care | Vision Australia. Blindness and low vision services
Have regular eye check-upsRegular eye check-ups are recommended for people without eye diseases or specific risk factors. Examinations with a registered eye care practitioner (optometrist or ophthalmologist) are recommended every second year.
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Dry eye disease: when to treat andwhen to refer | Australian Prescriber
There is more than one type of dry eye disease and many risk factors. While most cases can be managed with lubricants, it is important to know which patients...
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Orbital therapy for adult thyroid eye disease | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: This review found that orbital radiotherapy is more effective than sham radiotherapy for the treatment of mild-to-moderate thyroid eye disease
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For GPs | Vision Initiative
Training on eye health and vision care available for GPs
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For nurses | Vision Initiative
Online training on eye health and vision care available for nurses
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Our work | Vision Initiative
Introduction on the work of the Vision Initiative between 2012 and 2017
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Eye health pilot projects | Vision Initiative
The Vision Initiative is a coordinated public eye health program implemented by Vision 2020 Australia in collaboration with partner organisations in the eye health field. The program aims to raise awareness of eye health and vision care to the general community and to health care professionals
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About eye health | Vision Initiative
Introduction on the role of health professionals in eye health and vision care
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Your role in eye health | Vision Initiative
The key role of health professionals in eye health and vision care
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Presentations | Vision Initiative
List of powerpoint presentations on eye health and vision care and ready to download here
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Highlights from the past | Vision Initiative
The Vision Initiative is a coordinated public eye health program implemented by Vision 2020 Australia in collaboration with partner organisations in the eye health field. The program aims to raise awareness of eye health and vision care to the general community and to health care professionals
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For pharmacists | Vision Initiative
Training on eye health and vision care available for pharmacists
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