Several Australians have been recognised for their contributions to global eye health during the past two decades as part of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB)’s Vision 2020 agenda.
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Australia marks 20th anniversary for World Sight Day
An active social media campaign, including a video message from Prime Minister Scott Morrison, is highlighting the contributions of the eye sector over the past 20 years ahead of World Sight Day.
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Countries adopt landmark eye health resolution
Australia and Indonesia have spearheaded a new resolution that sets the global eye health agenda for the next decade, in an effort to reach the one billion people worldwide who do not have access to vital eyecare services.
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Myopia institute unveils global hunt for country representatives
The International Myopia Institute (IMI) has launched a global search for country representatives to lead the dissemination of key information across the world.
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COVID-19 study examines true eye protection benefit
Eye protection could lead to a large reduction in coronavirus infection, according to a new study that found the protective measure dropped the chance of transmission by 10%.
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Vision scientists shine light on hand washing techniques
Researchers from the Sensory Processes Research Laboratory within the UNSW School of Optometry and Vision Science have developed augmented reality software that shows the effectiveness of differing hand washing techniques.
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One billion people have preventable or unaddressed vision loss
A report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) to coincide with World Sight Day has presented a detailed analysis of the world’s visual issues.
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