On the look-out for artists

Not-for-profit organisation OneSight are on the look-out for creative Indigenous artworks by emerging artists

Vision for equality in health care

The Townsville Aboriginal and Islanders Health Services (TAIHS) was established in 1974

Early treatment can save sight

Keratoconus is a degenerative eye disorder resulting in structural changes within the cornea

Eye health in sight

The OneSight Foundation and global eyewear company Luxottica in partnership with the Gidgee Healing Centre is addressing eye health in Indigenous communities, offering free eye screenings, eyewear and eye education in Mt Isa recently. The Mt Isa clinics are part of a new program called OneVision. Twenty seven volunteers, including eight optometrists were involved in […]

Seeing eye to eye

Thanks to the work of The Fred Hollows Foundation and a team of dedicated health professionals from Alice Springs Hospital and local Aboriginal Medical Services, more and more Indigenous Australians are regaining their sight. Deadly Vibe recently spoke with the coordinator of the most recent ‘eye blitz’ in Australia, Angus Thornton, to find out why […]

Turning a Blind Eye (Trachoma)

Why are Indigenous Australians still suffering from trachoma? Trachoma is a preventable condition that is almost entirely a disease of undeveloped countries. However, while mainstream Australians rarely – if ever – contract trachoma, the condition is rife in many Indigenous communities. What is trachoma?Trachoma is a contagious infection of the eye caused by bacteria. It’s […]

The Eyes Have It (Eye Health)

Your eyes are not just the windows to your soul; they’re also how you see. So look after ’em! Our eyesight is essential for so many things. We need our sight to read, to drive, to learn and to spot danger. If you have a problem with your eyesight, it can make life very difficult. […]

Cataracts

A cataract is progressive clouding of the lens inside the human eye. First it goes yellow, then brown, and finally totally opaque (cloudy). Cataracts usually develop as part of the aging process. But they may also develop as a result of injury, certain diseases, medications or even our genes. Children and infants can be affected […]

The eyes have it

rong>The eyes have it Losing sight of eye health It’s easy to take your eyesight for granted, but imagine what life would be like without it! Blindness is a big problem in our communities, with rates of blindness about 10 times that of mainstream Australian communities. However, up to 80 per cent of blindness or […]