Glaucoma Australia in Artarmon, New South Wales, Australia | Medical service

Glaucoma Australia

Locality: Artarmon, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 1800 500 880

Address: Suite 302, Level 3, 44 Hampden Road 2064 Artarmon, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.glaucoma.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Simon's Story "get your eyes checked regularly and you will have nothing to fear!..." Read More: https://bit.ly/33PjYWJ... #glaucoma #SavingSight #myglaucomastory

24.01.2022 One in two Australians with glaucoma don’t realise they have a potentially blinding eye disease. With your support we can increase glaucoma awareness, early detection and greater treatment adherence so people with glaucoma don’t miss life’s precious moments. Help eliminate glaucoma blindness and purchase your 2019|2020 Entertainment Membership today. Not only will you be supporting Glaucoma Australia but you will also receive 12 months of amazing deals and discounts. Find ou...t more: https://bit.ly/39Zhl5D #glaucoma #SavingSight

21.01.2022 IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR GLAUCOMA PATIENTS While most Australians are getting on with their lives, we in Melbourne and much of Victoria are deep in a second lockdown. Glaucoma patients who require eye health checks, in particular those who have deferred routine appointments during lockdown 1.0, are now faced with a tough choice between the risks of accessing healthcare or further deferment of an important glaucoma check-up. These are difficult decisions and it is my privilege as... a glaucoma specialist to talk to my patients via Telehealth and help them make sensible health choices. I encourage all Australians with glaucoma, or those suspected with glaucoma, not to neglect or unduly defer their eye health checks. Glaucoma is the sneak thief of sight and can cause irreversible damage to our vision; this may not be immediately apparent in daily life. Regular eye health checks are crucial to prevent loss of vision, as well as strictly adhering to eye drop regimens. I encourage people with glaucoma who are uncertain what to do during this health crisis to contact their eye health provider and discuss their treatment and monitoring programs and to ensure they don’t run out of scripts for eyedrops which can be posted. Over the past few months, despite many challenges and obstacles, Glaucoma Australia has continued to function admirably and provide support to people with glaucoma I am grateful to our staff for their amazing energy and dedication. Yours Sincerely A/Prof Simon Skalicky President, Glaucoma Australia

20.01.2022 Read Connie's Story: https://bit.ly/2Er1odj 'When I was diagnosed with glaucoma I was scared and confused, I was 17 years old...' #glaucoma #SavingSight #MyGlaucomaStory

19.01.2022 Thanks to the generosity of our glaucoma community, Dr Flora Hui receives our 2020 grant for glaucoma research to enable a promising trial of her Vitamin B3 treatment breakthrough. Australian researchers are at the forefront of glaucoma treatment and detection methods. Their work can only progress with funding. Please donate to research: www.glaucoma.org.au/research2020... #glaucoma #SavingSight

17.01.2022 Read Martin's Story: https://bit.ly/31sFqPY 'When I was diagnosed with glaucoma I'd never even heard of this disease and actually had to be educated a bit it at first...' #glaucoma #SavingSight #MyGlaucomaStory

16.01.2022 Read Shabnam's story: https://bit.ly/31fnjwt When I found out that I had glaucoma I was very upset, but eventually I accepted it... #glaucoma #SavingSight #myglaucomastory... If you would like to share your story too, please email [email protected]

15.01.2022 Remember to join us tomorrow for our Facebook Live Q & A session. Our special guest will be Bronwen Scott, Ed.D.; COMS; ROMSA. The presentation will be especially useful for both glaucoma patients and their carers. Be sure to place your questions in the comment section below!... Bronwen owns and operates Independent Pathways, Orientation & Mobility (O&M) and CVI Solutions in Melbourne, VIC. She provides O&M services for people who have: blindness or low vision, including those who also have - an acquired brain injury, - a cognitive disability, - a physical disability, or - a learning disability. Tune in at: 11:00am - NSW, VIC, QLD, ACT, TAS 10:30am - SA, NT 9:00am - WA #glaucoma #SavingSight

14.01.2022 Read Yvonne's Story https://bit.ly/2YAbQG8 'When I went for my reading glasses the optometrist sent me to the ophthalmologist, who told me I had Glaucoma...' #glaucoma #SavingSight #MyGlaucomaStory

13.01.2022 Read Valda's story: www.glaucoma.org.au/news-det/community-stories/valdas-story "My ophthalmologist had a ‘watch’ on my eyes from when I was aged in my 50’s. The reason being, my mother had glaucoma, she was diagnosed when she was around 70 (1972)..." #glaucoma #SavingSight #myglaucomastory... Share your glaucoma story here: www.glaucoma.org.au/how-you-can-help

13.01.2022 Applications for the 2020-2021 Quinlivan Research have closed and are now under review by our Panel of Research Experts. The William A Quinlivan Research Fund was established in 2006, and since its inception Glaucoma Australia has committed $1,024,783.00 to support Australian glaucoma researchers. Applicants for this year have proposed a diverse range of research projects in the areas of; virtual reality, home monitoring, artificial intelligence, sleep apnoea, early detec...tion and monitoring, pupillometry, glaucoma surgery, and preventing glaucoma blindness. The successful recipients will be announced on World Sight Day, which will be the 8th of October 2020. Funding research into improving glaucoma detection, treatment and improving lives for people with glaucoma is integral to Glaucoma Australia's mission to eliminate glaucoma blindness. We would like to thank our supporters for their generosity and dedication to glaucoma research and education. #glaucoma #SavingSight

12.01.2022 You are an inspiration Brianna https://www.facebook.com/LandlineABC/videos/328374808416038/?vh=e&extid=WPr0VPfP8YB76hc1

12.01.2022 You’re invited to our Perth Support Group meeting hosted by our dedicated volunteer Gaela Hilditch. Dr Jane Khan will be discussing Glaucoma and its Impact on other Eye Conditions. We are so pleased that face-to-face events are making a comeback, however please be aware that extra precautions and hygiene standards will be put in place, including social distancing.... #glaucoma #SavingSight

10.01.2022 Glaucoma research like Dr Hui’s new vitamin B3 trial, could save sight and change the way glaucoma is treated. We can see a brighter future. Help support glaucoma research:... www.glaucoma.org.au/research2020 #glaucoma #SavingSight

07.01.2022 Read Li-Yen's Story: https://bit.ly/34CC92j 'My take on all this is to be thankful for today's medication, medical technology and services. The most important thing is to ensure that other members of the family have regular eye check-ups...' #glaucoma #SavingSight #MyGlaucomaStory

05.01.2022 Join us for next week's Facebook Live Q & A session. Our special guest will be Bronwen Scott, Ed.D.; COMS; ROMSA. The presentation will be especially useful for both glaucoma patients and their carers. Bronwen owns and operates Independent Pathways, Orientation & Mobility (O&M) and CVI Solutions in Melbourne, VIC.... She provides O&M services for people who have: blindness or low vision, including those who also have - an acquired brain injury, - a cognitive disability, - a physical disability, or - a learning disability. "I have worked as an O&M specialist since 1988. My Doctor of Education research degree is on early childhood intervention O&M, and I am passionate about the rights of all individuals with disability to travel safely and as independently as possible through their environment." To meet their goals for independence she offers the following; - developing high quality, collaborative, and inclusive orientation and mobility training and interventions, - providing evidence-based assessments for children with cortical vision impairment (CVI), and - working collaboratively with individuals, families, therapists, and education professionals to implement effective interventions. You can find more detailed information on Independent Pathways and Bronwen here: https://www.independentpathways.org/ Bronwen's Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bronwenscottindependentpathways/ https://www.instagram.com/independentpathways/ #glaucoma #SavingSight

04.01.2022 Thank you so much for your generous support of our 2020 Annual Appeal. Your donations help us to continue our crucial work of providing free education, advice, resources, events, and importantly, support our orthoptist educator team who interact with our glaucoma community every day by telephone and online. It could save the sight of others who have glaucoma. Your donations also help us to continue awareness campaigns like our recent World Glaucoma Week activity which re...ached over 19 million Australians. This is important because those most likely to develop the disease need to understand how risk factors like family history and ethnicity can increase their likelihood. If you'd like to provide further help through our regular giving program please call 1800 500 880. Thank you to all of our generous supporters all year, who give in so many different ways! #Glaucoma #SavingSight

03.01.2022 Today is WORLD DIABETES DAY 2020 People with diabetes are at a significantly increased risk of developing Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG). Don’t be blindsided by glaucoma. Make an appointment with your optometrist for a comprehensive eye exam.... To Learn more go to: www.glaucoma.org.au/what-is-glauc/risk-factors-for-glaucoma #WDD2020 #glaucoma #SavingSight

02.01.2022 Today is INTERNATIONAL MEN'S DAY While glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible but preventable blindness in Australia. Unfortunately men are less likely than women to visit an optometrist for a regular eye exam which is critical for early detection.... Given that 75% of vision loss is preventable or treatable, it’s vital that you urge the men in your life to make their health a priority and have their eyes tested every two years. To Learn more go to: www.glaucoma.org.au/what-is-glaucoma/testing-for-glaucoma #internationalmensday2020 #celebratemen #menshealth #glaucoma #SavingSight