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The provision of
sight tests when clinically necessary to eligible patients by
optometrists or ophthalmic
medical practitioners including providing optical vouchers to eligible patients to assist them in the purchase of glasses or contact lenses.
A condition affecting the arteries which can cause serious sight loss if untreated.
A group of eye conditions which cause optic nerve damage and can affect vision.
Glaucoma damages the optic nerve at the point where it leaves your eye.
Grants
uncategorised
Financial assistance, often specifically directed towards, and restricted to, the purpose for which the
grant was established.
Guide dogs are assistance dogs trained to
lead blind or
visually impaired people around obstacles. Although dogs can be trained to navigate various obstacles, they are red–green
colour blind and incapable of interpreting street signs. The human does the directing, based on skills acquired through previous mobility
training.
