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World Sight Day 

Thursday 13th October 2011

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Key Statistics

 Approximately 575,000 Australians are vision impaired

 

By 2024 it is expected that this figure will grow to 800,000

 

Three quarters of vision loss is either avoidable or treatable

 

 

The Cost

The estimated annual cost of vision disorders in Australia, is greater than the financial costs associated with other health conditions such as depression, stroke, diabetes and asthma. 

Access Economics 2004 

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 LEHP WELCOMES OPTOMETRIST AT V5 DISTRICT CONVENTION

During the V5 District Convention in Tatura, LEHP District Chair and Ambassador Carol Smith invited local optometrist Mark DePaola (from Graham Hill and Associates in Shepparton) to participate in the LEHP-Australia information stand. The LEHP-Australia display operated over a 3 day period, generating great interest. A particular highlight was Mr DePaola's involvement between 10am and 2pm on the Saturday. During this time Mark showcased a Retinal Camera (on loan from the Centre for Eye Research Australia), which allowed conventioneers the opportunity to have their retinas photographed. Mark discussed the images taken and reminded participants about the importance of regular eye examinations.

 

Photo below:

LEHP District Chair and Ambassador Carol Smith with Optometrist Mark DePaola at the LEHP display V5 Convention in Tatura  

 

LEHP encourages other District Conventions to utilise our partnerships with the Centre for Eye Research Australia and Optometrist Association of Australia. For more information contact the LEHP Program Manager.   

 
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