More than 1000 First Nations Queenslanders underwent surgery to restore sight

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Dr Jon Farrah with patient Ian Delaney. Photo Peter Wallis.jpg

Dr Jon Farrah with patient Ian Delaney. Source: Supplied / Peter Wallis

First Nations people are more likely to suffer serious sight deterioration at an earlier age than non-Indigenous Australians. However, in many cases this fate can be reversed: a cataract surgery can restore sigh in even near-blind patients.

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Published 30 July 2024 12:53pm

By Lowanna Grant

Presented by Sarka Pechova

Source: SBS

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First Nations people are more likely to suffer serious sight deterioration at an earlier age than non-Indigenous Australians. However, in many cases this fate can be reversed: a cataract surgery can restore sigh in even near-blind patients.

Thanks to a partnership between Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH) and Mater, over 1000 patients got that care: Patients were in groups of 30 and they underwent the cataract surgery at a .

NITV Radio spoke to one of the surgeons, Dr. Jon Farrah about cataract problems, surgeries that change lives and what is needed to help even more First Nations People, who are suffering from this condition.