Minor eye disorders are very common. Over half the Australian population uses some form of vision correction, and nearly everyone will require some vision correction at some time during their life.
The following are the most common eye disorders:
Refractive error
Astigmatism
Myopia
Hyperopia
Presbyopia
No matter your age, regular eye examinations and early detection are essential for the whole family.
Good Vision for Life: Maintaining eye health with regular tests (746kb)
Nearly 300,000 Australians have visual impairment because of under-corrected refractive error.