Vision Initiative

The Vision Initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of eye health and vision care.

Almost 575,000 Australians are blind or vision impaired - 75 per cent of this is preventable or treatable.

Did you know

• Vision loss affects more than 500,000 Australians
• The number of people with vision loss is expected to double by the year 2024
• The risk of vision impairment triples every 10 years after the age of 40
• You should have an eye test immediately if you experience any changes to your vision
• Regular eye tests can detect problems early and provide the best chance for treatment
• Eye tests are available from optometrists or by referral from your doctor to an ophthalmologist
• If you have low vision, services are available to maximise your independence and quality of life

Common eye conditions

• Overview
• Age-related Macular Degeneration
• Cataracts
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Glaucoma
• Refractive error

Online Learning Module

'Common Eye Conditions'  is an RACGP CPD accredited module for General Practitioners

Access the module