As a parent you need to remember that your child most probably is not going to be able to express exactly what might be going on with their eyes, so you owe it to them to be vigilant about their eye health by noticing any changes. In time for JulEYE, RANZCO have devised 5 essential tips to help…
Nutrition is Vital in Preventing Macular Degeneration
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Nutrition plays an important role in optimising macular health, and reducing the risk of macular degeneration. Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet is good for overall wellbeing as well as eye health. For some people, an appropriate supplement may also be an important consideration. Macular Degeneration Awareness Week 2015 kicks off on the 24th of May and…
Maintain Healthy Eyes in Your Workplace
World Day for Safety and Health at Work is on this Tuesday 28th April and the effective management of eye health is an important contribution to a healthy, safe and productive workplace. Up to 50,000 eye injuries occur per year – that’s approximately seven in 1,000! Visual impairment or injury reduces a person’s independence and…
Could Chocolate Really Be Good For Your Eyesight?
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With Easter just around the corner, we thought we’d explore the various nutritional benefits of chocolate and of course carrots for the Easter Bunny! It turns out chocolate really is good for your eyesight. Dark chocolate has long been recognised for its health-boosting properties, including decreasing cholesterol and blood pressure, but recent studies have shown…
Glaucoma- You and your Family
Scientists have identified six genetic variants associated with the eye condition glaucoma in people from around the world including Australia. The discovery, in three major studies, could help identify people at higher risk of the disease and lead to earlier screening and treatments. All three studies, published today in Nature Genetics, identify gene sequence variations of…
Your Child’s Vision
Children often assume that how they see is normal. Parents can learn to recognise the signs of a vision problem and help their children to look after their eyes. With children returning back to school later this month, it’s important that they have good vision for educational, physical and social development and to help them…
New Year’s Resolutions for 2015
As 2015 approaches, many people begin to think about their New Year’s resolutions. Sadly, few people follow through on the resolutions they make at the beginning of the year, only 8%. By making resolutions that are too hard to keep, you’re only setting yourself up to fail. Instead, try these easy to follow resolutions for…
Choosing a Health Fund
It is important to understand what you are covered for and what your entitlements are under the policy you have chosen so that you have peace of mind in getting the treatment you want, when you need it. Assess your needs and discuss these with your health fund when choosing a level of cover, so…
Use It or Lose It
On December 31, your benefits will expire. The average person wastes $206 a year in unclaimed health insurance benefits. Don’t let your health benefits go to waste. We recommend you have your eyes tested regularly to make sure your prescription is always up to date and to ensure your eye health is at its best….
Napthine’s multi-million dollar promise to help prioritise senior citizens’ surgeries
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Seniors will be given priority access to hip, knee and cataract surgery, as part of $85 million dollar plan being promised by Denis Napthine. But while the Coalition was targeting the “grey vote”, it was also trying to neutralise the Greens. It took three trains for the Premier and wife Peggy to travel from Parliament…