On World Sight Day two peak health bodies have warned that by 2025 around half a million Victorians risk losing their sight due to the diabetes epidemic facing the nation.
Tag: vision 2020
Growth of diabetes puts eyesight of half a million Victorians at risk say experts
On World Sight Day two peak health bodies have warned that by 2025 around half a million Victorians risk losing their sight due to the diabetes epidemic facing the nation.
Prevention a priority for the sector this World Sight Day
Some 75 per cent of blindness and vision loss is preventable or treatable – that’s the key message Vision 2020 Australia is urging the sector to get behind for World Sight Day this year.
It’s not all doom and gloom! My blog on diabetes and eye health…
As part of National Diabetes Awareness Week, Dee (Manager of the Vision Initiative in Victoria), agreed to share her story and thoughts on diabetes and diabetic retinopathy by writing a blog for the Vision 2020 Australia website.
It’s not all doom and gloom! My blog on diabetes and eye health…
As part of National Diabetes Awareness Week, Dee (Manager of the Vision Initiative in Victoria), agreed to share her story and thoughts on diabetes and diabetic retinopathy by writing a blog for the Vision 2020 Australia website.
Diabetes: keep control, save your sight
The number of Victorians known to be living with diabetes increases by approximately 73 new cases each day according to figures released by Diabetes Australia – Vic in 2011. Unfortunately, this number is expected to rise as the incidence of people who are overweight and obese increases.
Diabetes: keep control, save your sight
The number of Victorians known to be living with diabetes increases by approximately 73 new cases each day according to figures released by Diabetes Australia – Vic in 2011. Unfortunately, this number is expected to rise as the incidence of people who are overweight and obese increases.
Have an eye test…it’s on my ‘to do list’ somewhere.
Courtney, 25, from Western Melbourne, couldn’t remember when she had her last eye test. After spending almost two years struggling when reading or using a computer, it was working for an eye health and vision care organisation that finally motivated her to book an appointment at a local optometrist.
Early detection and prevention: optometrists reminded of their education role at the 2012 SRC
Over 1,100 optometrists and 250 exhibitors attended this year’s Southern Regional Congress in Melbourne.
Early detection and prevention: optometrists reminded of their education role at the 2012 SRC
Over 1,100 optometrists and 250 exhibitors attended this year’s Southern Regional Congress in Melbourne.