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Glaucoma Australia

Glaucoma Australia is the peak body supporting glaucoma patients across Australia. It is a national, not-for-profit registered charity.

It is estimated that 300,000 Australians have glaucoma, but over 50% have not been diagnosed. That’s why Glaucoma Australia encourages all Australians to be more aware of their eye health and the importance of regular eye health checks. Early detection can save sight.

Vision and mission

For Australians to be free of glaucoma blindness.

To prevent sight loss by increasing early detection and improving treatment adherence.

How Glaucoma Australia can help

They help people with glaucoma to get detected early and adhere to their treatment management plan so they can prevent irreversible sight loss and maintain their quality of life with confidence in their eye health.

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Last reviewed: July 2023

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News & Media releases | Glaucoma Australia

Given the convincing findings from the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) on supplement recommendations in slowing down progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), it is not surprising that the role of diet and supplements has also been examined in glaucoma management

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Lifestyle, Diet and Exercise | Glaucoma Australia

Intraocular pressure (IOP) lowering is the primary focus of glaucoma management. However, many patients often want to know what else they can do to reduce...

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Charles Bonnet Syndrome | Glaucoma Australia

A visual hallucination is when an individual can see something, which other people in the room cannot see. Typically these are thought to be symptomatic of a mental illness such as schizophrenia or a form of dementia such as Parkinson’s disease or Alzheimer’s disease. However, this is not always the case, particularly for patients with poor vision due to glaucoma or age-related macular degeneration, instead they may be experiencing Charles Bonnet Syndrome.

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Risk Factors for Glaucoma | Glaucoma Australia

It is estimated that over 300,000 Australians have glaucoma, yet 50% are unaware they have it, thinking they have healthy eyes. Known as the 'silent thief of...

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News & Media releases | Glaucoma Australia

Exercise is good for our overall health, including eye health

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Types of Glaucoma | Glaucoma Australia

There are many different types of glaucoma. However, most glaucomas can be divided into two categories: open-angle glaucoma; where the drain of the eye is...

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Managing Glaucoma in Regional & Remote Australia | Glaucoma Australia

It takes a collaborative effort, supported by strong protocols, to provide the gold standard of glaucoma care that patients living in regional and remote...

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Harnessing Technology for Better Outcomes in Glaucoma | Glaucoma Australia

With no community wide screening program in place, Australia and New Zealand rely on opportunistic screening to increase detection and reduce progression of...

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Testing For Glaucoma | Glaucoma Australia

Left untreated glaucoma can cause irreversible vision loss, however early detection and adherence to treatment can halt or significantly slow its...

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When Raised Pressure is Not Glaucoma | Glaucoma Australia

Why do some people have raised eye pressure yet not develop glaucoma?I am often asked how it is possible for people to have raised eye pressure and not have...

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