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Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)

Amblyopia is poor vision in an eye that did not develop normal sight during early childhood. It is commonly called ‘lazy eye’. Usually, only one eye is affected by amblyopia, but it is possible for both eyes to be ‘lazy’. Continue reading Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)

Section 1: Early years

Your child’s diagnosis Early diagnosis is good news!—it is important to pick up a child’s vision impairment early. That way you can get the help you need as soon as… Read more

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Myopia (Shortsightedness)

In order to see clearly, light rays from an object must focus onto the inner back layer of the eye. The eye works like a camera. In myopic eye the focusing power of the eye is too strong where the light rays focus in front of the retina. Objects in the distance appear blurry and as they get closer to the eye, are seen more clearly. Continue reading Myopia (Shortsightedness)

Family Support and Funding

WINZ entitlements for children with disabilities Child Disability Allowance Child Disability Allowance is a fortnightly payment made to the main carer of a child or young person with a serious… Read more

Stargardt’s Macular Dystrophy

Stargardt’s Macular Dystrophy is the most common hereditary macular dystrophy with an estimated incidence of 1 in 10,000. It affects the macula, this is a specialised region of the eye that we use for seeing straight ahead and in detail. The typical person presents with visual symptoms between the first and third decades of life. Continue reading Stargardt’s Macular Dystrophy

Coloboma

Coloboma may affect the eye structure in isolation or it can occur due to chromosomal abnormalities that involve other body structures. Coloboma can occur in conjunction with heart defects, choanal atresia, nervous system abnormalities, genital/urinary tract anomalies or ear malformations (as in CHARGE Syndrome). Continue reading Coloboma