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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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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.
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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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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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Eye health in Australia | Vision Initiative
Introduction to common eye conditions
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Eye health
Eye health If you have diabetes, it is likely that you will develop some changes to your eyes
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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 | Australian Government Department of Health
Illness, injury and ageing can affect your eyesight, so it’s important to keep your eyes as healthy as possible. Find out what we’re doing to help improve eye health in Australia and prevent vision loss.
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Eye health in remote communities - NT.GOV.AU
The opthalmology outreach team can visit your community to check the health of your eyes.
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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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Ophthalmology services | Vision Initiative
Information on the role of ophthalmologists and ophthalmic nurses in eye health and vision care
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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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Glaucoma Up-Close | Ausmed
Glaucoma is the name given to a range of conditions that lead to optic nerve damage. An estimated 300,000 Australians currently live with glaucoma. Half of those have not been diagnosed. A significant amount of side vision will be lost before the individual has even noticed they have a condition.
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An update on the treatment of rosacea | Australian Prescriber
Rosacea can be a challenging condition to treat. Tailoring therapies to the type of rosacea is an important part of management.
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