Protect Your Eyes This Macula Month
While the most common macular disease is age-related macular degeneration, it is important for all Australians to look after their macular health to try and prevent the disease in later life.
While the most common macular disease is age-related macular degeneration, it is important for all Australians to look after their macular health to try and prevent the disease in later life.
Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in Australia. It is estimated that 300,000 Australians have glaucoma, yet only 50% are diagnosed*. Nicknamed the ‘silent thief of sight’, the most common form of glaucoma exhibits little to no symptoms in the early stages of the disease and can only be detected through a comprehensive eye test.