In Australia, 90% of blindness and vision loss is avoidable or treatable. Don’t take your sight for granted. Save your sight - get tested!
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Health professionals play a critical role in the prevention of avoidable vision loss.
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The Vision Initiative program aims to raise awareness of eye health and vision care to those at-risk of vision loss and to health care professionals.
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The number of people living with vision loss is expected to be over 800,000 by 2020.
Regular eye tests can detect problems early and provide the best chance for treatment.
Eye tests can be booked directly with an optometrists or by referral by your doctor or optometrist to an ophthalmologist.
If you have low vision, services are available to help you continue enjoying an active and independent life.
The health of your eyes is just as important as the rest of your body!
On World Sight Day, October 10th, the Vision Initiative team visited Sunshine Leisure Centre to promote eye health and care to the community. We asked visitors to the centre to try on our special glasses that simulate preventative eye conditions and complete their workout! The Brimbank Community and Civic Centre team put together this video showing the importance of getting your eyes tested
