Low Vision Conditions

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]

Reviewed March 2009

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Title:   Eye health
Publisher:   Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
Description:   This web resource is a 'one-stop info-shop' for people interested in the eye health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Vision loss - some causes explained
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Vision loss has many causes. Some of the more common eye conditions include glaucoma, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy. If you have diabetes or have a family history of diabetes, have your eyes checked regularly by an eye care practitioner (optometrist or ophthalmologist).
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Vision loss - sport
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
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 including bike riding, cricket, golf, horse-riding, lawn bowls, tennis and swimming.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Colour blindness
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
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.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Optical services & supplies
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs
Description:   Information about optical services and supplies, including pricing schemes and available frames for providers dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Eyes - wearing glasses
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Sometimes you may have problems with your eyes and the eye doctor may suggest that you get some glasses [spectacles ] to wear.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Vision impairment - resources
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   A list of resources for families of children with vision impairment
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Vision impairment
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Children can have many different problems with vision (sight). Some problems are temporary and can be treated. Other problems are permanent.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Media release. Australian Government expands cinema experience for people with hearing and vision impairments: 'accessible cinemas'
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Australians with hearing and vision impairment will be able to enjoy the latest films as part of the Australian Government's expanded Accessible Cinemas plan.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Vision impairment - neurological
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Vision impairment or vision loss resulting from an acquired brain injury (also known as 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.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Eye Health
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information on maintaining good eye health by attending regular eye examinations and protecting your eyes from injuries, disease and infections.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Eye Health and Vision Impairment
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information on eye health and common vision conditions, support services and information for carers.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Disturbed or impaired vision
Publisher:   The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Description:   Serious defects in a child's vision are usually picked up during a routine eye test. However, you may suspect that your child has an undetected problem with his or her eyesight if he or she squints or always holds books very close to the face.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Eye disorders - some common problems
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Eyes can become tired, sore or dry. You can suffer from watery eyes, 'floaters', twitching eyes and headaches. Prevent eye strain while using computers or watching television (TV) by taking frequent breaks, blinking frequently and looking at different objects at varying distances. If eye problems persist, see an optometrist for advice.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Colour blindness
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Colour blindness
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   About one in 12 boys is colour blind (8%), and 1 in every 400 girls (0.4%). Because they are colour blind from birth, most people do not know that they are colour blind.
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Colour blindness
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   The words 'colour blindness' are misleading. Colour blindness means that a person cannot 'see' some colours but they can see objects.
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Eye care - optometrists
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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. A standard eye examination includes a screening for all common eye diseases, such as glaucoma and cataracts.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Eye conditions - optic neuritis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Optic neuritis (also known as retrobulbar neuritis) is inflammation of the optic nerve. Symptoms include blurred vision, grey vision (less colour), dim vision or pain in the back of the eye. A number of diseases and conditions can trigger optic neuritis, including multiple sclerosis, cytomegalovirus, herpes, HIV, hepatitis B, Lyme disease, measles, mumps, syphilis and tuberculosis. Optic neuritis can be the first symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS), but this is only true for some people.
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Statistics on Vision Impairment
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to statistical information on the incidence of vision impairments.
Date:   Dec 2007
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