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Vision impairment can cause low vision or total blindness. Low vision is a term that describes a vision impairment between normal vision and total blindness. It is much more common than total blindness and requires special rehabilitation techniques to remedy its associated disabilities.
People can be trained to use their remaining vision more efficiently. Low vision clinics specialise in helping vision impaired people develop new skills to cope with vision disabilities. Low vision clinics operate across Australia.
Adaptive techniques such as the use of spectacles, telescopes and magnifiers, the provision of task lighting and improved task contrast enable remaining vision to be used most efficiently.
Contacts for services in your local area can be found from the Vision Information Line [Vision Australia Foundation]
Follow the links below to find information on maintaining good eye health, managing allergies and infections that affect your eyes, as well as information on eye diseases and conditions that may cause vision loss or disturbance.
Updated April 2009
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Eye Health
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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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Eye Health and Vision Impairment Services
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Links to information about eye health services and support for people with a vision impairment (low vision or totally blind).
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Links to information on the most common conditions that lead to vision impairment or vision loss.
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