Australian Government - Department of Health and Ageing

National Eye Health Awareness Campaign

yourHealth

Our Australian health system is YOUR health system. Find out about the recommendations to the Government. Help make our health system work better - send in your ideas through the yourHealth website.

This is what a
healthy eye
looks like.
This is what an
unhealthy eye
looks like.


You can't spot eye disease

Don't wait for symptoms. Get your eyes tested. More than 87% of people over 45 have at least one eye problem, but up to 80% of blindness and vision impairment can be prevented by early detection.


This web site has information on eye health, eye disease and prevention of avoidable blindness for consumers, health professionals and the media.

This website is funded under the Australian Government’s National Eye Health Initiative.

Click through the tabs for more information on how to keep your eyes healthy, protect your vision and prevent avoidable blindness and vision loss.

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