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Loss of vision or vision impairment can result from many conditions.
There are three important types of vision loss or impairments:
- reduced resolution of visual detail,
- a loss of visual field and/or
- a reduction in the ability to discern subtleties of contrast.
For specific information on rehabilitation, eye health services or statistics on vision impairment, go to the Rehabilitation for Vision Impairment [HealthInsite Topic Page], Statistics on Vision Impairment[HealthInsite Topic Page] and Eye Health Services [HealthInsite Topic Page]
Updated February 2008
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Indigenous eye health
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Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
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This web resource is a 'one-stop info-shop' for people interested in the eye health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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Nov 2008
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Colour blindness
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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| Description: |
People who are colour blind are not blind - they can see very clearly, but they cannot see all colours the way other people see them.
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Nov 2008
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| Title: |
Vision impairment - resources
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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| Description: |
A list of resources for families of children with vision impairment
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| Date: |
Oct 2008
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| Title: |
Vision impairment
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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| Description: |
Children can have many different problems with vision (sight). Some problems are temporary and can be treated. Other problems are permanent.
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Oct 2008
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Vision loss - some causes explained
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Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
There are many causes of vision loss, but by far the most common conditions are associated with ageing. These include glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
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Jun 2008
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Vision loss - sport
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Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Vision loss may prevent a person from enjoying their usual sporting activities. However, a sedentary and house-bound lifestyle can lead to a variety of problems, such as overweight and obesity, mobility difficulties and loneliness. Many sports can be adapted to suit people who are blind or have low vision.
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Jun 2008
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Media release. Helping older Australians enjoy the movies: accessible cinema
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Federal Government today announced a plan to improve smaller independent cinemas for some of the four million people with vision and hearing impairment with special audio description (AD) equipment and captioning.
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| Date: |
Jun 2008
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| Title: |
Statistics on Vision Impairment
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HealthInsite Topic Page
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Links to statistical information on the incidence of vision impairments.
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Dec 2007
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Eye Health
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HealthInsite Topic Page
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| Description: |
Links to information on maintaining good eye health by attending regular eye examinations and protecting your eyes from injuries, disease and infections.
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| Date: |
Dec 2007
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Eyesight - Q & A
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Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
This fact sheet lists a range of questions and answers on eyesight. These questions were posted by visitors to the Better Health Channel and answered by a panel of experts, which includes general practitioners, nutritionists, physical activity professionals and other health and medical specialists.
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Jul 2007
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Eye care - optometrists
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Better Health Channel
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Optometrists are health professionals who are qualified to examine your eyes for vision and eye disorders, and for health problems involving the eyes. They can treat these problems and prescribe, supply and fit optical aids. They also provide advice on eye care and eye health.
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Jul 2007
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Charles Bonnet syndrome
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Vision Australia
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| Description: |
Charles Bonnet Syndrome is characterised by the presence of complex visual hallucinations seen by people who are vision impaired.
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| Date: |
Jun 2007
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Colour blindness
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
People who are colour blind usually have difficulty with the colours green, yellow, orange and red. Colour blindness is inherited and is caused by a lack of specific colour-sensitive cells in the eye. More boys than girls are affected.
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May 2007
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Colour Blindness
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HealthInsite Topic Page
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Links to information about colour blindness.
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Apr 2007
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Eye disorders - some common problems
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Eyes can become tired, sore or dry. You can suffer from watery eyes, 'floaters', twitching eyes and headaches. These complaints are very common. If they persist, see an optometrist for advice.
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Mar 2007
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Vision loss - help is available
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Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Vision loss can affect people of all ages but it is more common among people 60 years and older. Some vision loss can be prevented; other conditions are hereditary or develop as people age. About six per cent of people in Australia with vision impairment are totally blind.
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Feb 2007
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Eye conditions - optic neuritis
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Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Optic neuritis (also known as retrobulbar neuritis) is inflammation of the optic nerve that causes blurred, grey and dim vision. It can occur at any age, but people in their 30s are most commonly affected. A number of diseases and conditions can trigger optic neuritis, including multiple sclerosis
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| Date: |
Jan 2007
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| Title: |
Eye Health and Vision Impairment Services
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| Publisher: |
HealthInsite Topic Page
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| Description: |
Links to information about eye health services and support for people with a vision impairment (low vision or totally blind).
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| Date: |
Dec 2006
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| Title: |
Vision impairment - neurological
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Vision impairment, or vision loss resulting from an acquired brain injury (also called ABI VI) is caused by damage to the areas of the brain that are responsible for sight. The many causes include stroke, brain tumour, head injury and infections such as meningitis.
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Nov 2006
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Eyes - wearing glasses
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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| Description: |
Sometimes you may have problems with your eyes and the eye doctor may suggest that you get some glasses [spectacles ] to wear.
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Mar 2006
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