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Category
Reference Table
ID
Cat. no: IHW 242
Type
Standard
Version
1
Access
Open
Status
Active
Updated
September 2021
Eye diseases and vision problems are the most common long-term health conditions reported by First Nations people. This in-brief provides an overview of the latest data on eye health in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It summarises the findings from the annual report: Indigenous eye health measures 2021. The data relate to the 23 measures of Indigenous eye health and include information on the prevalence of eye health conditions, diagnosis and treatment services, and the eye health workforce and outreach services.

Main sections:

- Summary

- How do eye health problems affect Indigenous Australians?

- How are eye health problems identified?

- How are eye health problems treated?

- Trachoma

- What is the size and location of the health workforce?

- What support is provided through outreach and other programs?
Access Indigenous eye health measures 2021: in brief v1.0

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