| The Eye Foundation Newsletter - julEYE 2010 |
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Experience the effects of eye disease first-hand
Visit our website and click on the black spot you see pictured here to experience how some common eye diseases could affect your vision. 200,000 Australians live with the effects of eye disease, yet most diseases are preventable or treatable if caught early. Regular eye testing is crucial to ensure any signs of disease are detected early and given the best possible chance of treatment. |
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Kirk Pengilly on the importance of eye testing
This julEYE, we want everyone to get their eyes tested, and place eye tests on their regular calendar of health checks every two years. See Eye Foundation Ambassador, INXS’ Kirk Pengilly, speak about julEYE and the importance of regular eye tests here. |
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Melbourne celebrates julEYE at Palate 2010
The Eye Foundation’s Melbourne supporters enjoyed an evening of fine food, wine and entertainment at Palate Melbourne on Saturday 17th July. The Melbourne Museum provided a beautiful backdrop against which to celebrate the julEYE campaign, and vital funds were raised. You’ll find all the photos from the night here. Palate’s next stop is the Gold Coast on Friday 6th August - more information and tickets are available here.
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Mia’s story
Contrary to popular belief, eye problems are not restricted to the ageing. People of all ages can be affected and there are many conditions that can affect children. The first eight years of a child’s life are critical for eye development. If problems are not picked up during this time, damage and vision loss can be permanent. Parents need to be aware that regular eye checks are just as important to a young child’s overall health and wellbeing as other health checks. When Sydney mum, Fiona, sent her daughter Mia to kindergarten for an eye test provided through the StEPS program, she didn’t imagine how profound the results would be. Read Mia’s story here.
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