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Eye health
Eyes
They’re your windows on the world. Discover more about your eyes’ functions, related conditions, and how to care for them.
Eye care
From quitting smoking to not sharing makeup, there are a few surprising things you can do to help protect your eyes.
Eye health tips for over-60s
Did you know that your eyes need 3 times as much light when you’re 60 as they did when you were 20 years old? Learn more about mature eyes here.
Eye tests
Regular eye tests can pick up problems before you notice any symptoms – and you don’t need a referral to see an optometrist.
Cataract surgery
Learn more about this procedure, which involves replacing the cloudy lens of the eye with a clear plastic lens.
Laser eye surgery
Do you wear glasses? Read about a procedure that can correct your vision by reshaping your cornea with a beam of light – a laser.
Objects or chemicals in the eye
A piece of metal, dirt or chemicals in your eye can be annoying and often dangerous. Here’s what to do if you suspect something’s in your eye.
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Eye care - optometrists
Optometrists are health professionals who are qualified to examine your eyes for vision and eye disorders, and for health problems involving the eyes. They can treat these problems, prescribe, supply and fit optical aids and provide expert advice on eye care and eye health.
Read more on Better Health Channel website
Eye care (promoting eye health) information video | myVMC
Looking after your eyes involves a range of measures to promote healthy eyes, including eye tests, wearing sunglasses and wearing contact lenses or glasses.
Read more on myVMC – Virtual Medical Centre website
Eye health | Vision Australia. Blindness and low vision services
Taking care of your eyes can be a daunting proposition, and its important that you take the time to do it properly. The following links take all the guesswork out of eye health, covering everything from how your eye health is tested, the roles and functions of different types of eye health professionals, and also some basic tips to get you started on your way to protecting your vision.
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Eye health
Eye health If you have diabetes, it is likely that you will develop some changes to your eyes
Read more on Diabetes Australia website
Eye health in Australia | Vision Initiative
Introduction to common eye conditions
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Good habits for good eye health | Vision Initiative
Information on how you can best protect your vision
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Vision tests | Vision Australia. Blindness and low vision services
Getting your vision tested is an important part of your eye health. Optometrists and other eye health professionals can help you identify any changes or problems with your vision and ensure you are getting the support you need. This page summarizes some common vision tests and what they mean.
Read more on Vision Australia website
Family history | Vision Initiative
Information on the link between family history of eye disease and eye health
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Eye health professionals | Vision Australia. Blindness and low vision services
Roles of eye health professionalsYou may come across four types of eye health professionals:
Read more on Vision Australia website
What is an eye test? | Vision Initiative
Information on the tests included in an eye test
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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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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
Read more on Vision Initiative website
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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For aboriginal health workers | Vision Initiative
Training on eye health and vision care available for Aboriginal health workers
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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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Our work | Vision Initiative
Introduction on the work of the Vision Initiative between 2012 and 2017
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For pharmacists | Vision Initiative
Training on eye health and vision care available for pharmacists
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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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