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The National Eye Health Survey sets national eye health benchmark with results released to coincide with World Sight Day (Thursday 13th October).National survey finds over 50% unknowingly had an eye condition with 1 in 3 referred to a health professional. By 2020, an estimated 100,000 Australians over 40 will be blind if action is not taken.



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