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Prevention of Blindness
Of the 5 senses, most people agree that sight is the most essential.
Eye disease is a major health problem in Australia, as identified by The Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA).
By far most people with a vision impairment have some useful vision. Of those legally blind within South Australia 5% are totally blind, 10% have Light Perception Only (LPO) and 85% have some functioning vision.
The following information will help in safeguarding against damage to your vision. They apply to you and your family thoughout life.
All rights reserved - The Royal Society for the Blind 2001. Feedback on this site can be directed to the Low Vision Centre Coordinator. This page was last modified February 2003.
