That figure comes from the Australian Bureau of Statistics National Health Survey and it is one of the most important statistics in eye health.*    Over 13 million Australians are currently living with one or more chronic eye health conditions, including macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. These conditions can have a profound impact on quality of life and the ability to carry out everyday tasks.    Yet around 90% of the blindness and vision impairment caused by these conditions is preventable, or treatable, if detected early enough.    The catch? Most of these conditions produce no noticeable symptoms until significant, irreversible damage has already occurred.  

Dry eyes can be a very uncomfortable and frustrating experience, making it difficult to carry out everyday activities such as reading, driving, wearing contact lenses or looking at screens.

Australia experiences some of the highest ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels in the world.