What are the main causes of blindness and vision loss in Australians over the age of 40?
The major eye diseases that cause blindness and vision impairment in Australia are macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataract and diabetic retinopathy. Together with under or uncorrected refractive error, they account for more than 90 per cent of vision impairment among older Australians. More information about these conditions is available on the following page.