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Ask an Optom: do our eyes age faster than the rest of us?

by Katie Quirk - Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia
November 10, 2024November 13, 2024

When we think about the effects of ageing, we often picture grey hair, wrinkles or maybe a few extra aches…
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Understanding Geographic Atrophy (GA) – a leading cause of vision loss among older Australians

by Katie Quirk - Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia
October 15, 2024October 15, 2024

Last month, The Parliamentary Friends for Eye Health and Vision Care launched a report, Geographic Atrophy: We Can’t Wait and…
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Staying safe behind the wheel: how aging eyes can impact nighttime driving

by Katie Quirk - Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia
July 16, 2024August 27, 2024

According to Optometry Australia’s 2022 Vision Index Report, 20 percent of Aussie drivers find themselves squinting while driving during the…
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Ask An Optom: could glasses be making my eyesight worse?

by Katie Quirk - Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia
June 22, 2024August 27, 2024

So, you’ve just had your eyes tested and found out you need your first pair of glasses or maybe a…
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Macular Disease Foundation launches Australia’s first support service for people living with age-related macular degeneration

by Katie Quirk - Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia with the Macular Disease Foundation of Australia
May 1, 2024August 27, 2024

May is Macula Month and with an estimated 1.9 million Australians having some evidence of macular disease, dealing with a…
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World Glaucoma Week (10 – 16 March 2024): Uniting for a Glaucoma Free World

by Katie Quirk - Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia
March 8, 2024August 27, 2024

This year, World Glaucoma Week will be observed from Sunday 3rd to Saturday 10th March and is themed Uniting for…
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Gabriel has another 20 years of sight and he’s determined to help others with disabilities lead fulfilling lives

by Trixie Do, Community Engagement Officer, Optometry Australia
June 8, 2022June 8, 2022

Gabriel Gervasoni was told at 18 that he’d be legally blind by the time he’s 40. Now at 20, Gabriel…
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Meet inspirational Aussies living with vision loss

by Trixie Do, Community Engagement Officer, Optometry Australia
March 10, 2022May 11, 2022

In Australia, more than 450,000 people are currently living with vision impairment or blindness. Vision loss can be life changing.…
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