Vision Initiative
The Vision Initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of eye health and vision care.
More than half a million 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
VIEW 2010
The Victorian Integrated Eye-health Workshop (VIEW) 2010 took place on 20 April. Find out more about the day and its outcomes.