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Did you know that 1 in 4 people over the age of 65 will fall at least once during the next 12 months?

Our eyes play an important part in maintaining an independent lifestyle and reducing the risk of falling. That’s because they help us avoid obstacles and hazards in our way.

Falls are preventable. Act now!

Take simple steps to ensure poor vision doesn’t trip you up!

Regular eye checks (at least every two years by an optometrist)
If you wear bifocals use a pair of single vision glasses for walking outdoors
Make sure your home is well lit
If you get new glasses be especially careful. Your eyes need time to get used to them
Keep your glasses clean

Helpful Organisations

The Macular Degeneration Foundation

Provides advice

and has resources about Macular Degeneration.
Help Line on 1800 111 709 or

Click here to go to the web site

Vision Australia

Provision of services, resources, training and products.

General Enquiries: 1300 84 74 66
TTY: 02 9334 3260

Click here to go to the web site

Helpful Resources

Check out our Vision Fact Sheet for tips and ideas to help you stay safe.
This fact sheet also available in Arabic, Chinese, Dari, Farsi, Greek, Italian,and Korean

Vision Australia - Central Coast offers recreational and sporting activities to people who are blind or have low vision. To find out more click here