In-clinic materials and downloads
Order free patient materials
From eye disease simulation glasses to occluders, we can send you a range of free materials for your patients.
Order free patient materials
Vision Australia’s service flyer
Download our easy-to-understand one pager about the services Vision Australia offers.
Vision Australia’s service flyer
Understanding vision loss brochure
Download our brochure about the actions a person can take when their eyesight first begins to change.
Understanding vision loss brochure
Emotional and social support brochure
Download our brochure on support services your patients can access to help them cope with their vision loss.
Emotional and social support brochure
Children, young people and families brochure
Download this brochure for patients under the age of 18 who are experiencing vision loss.
Children, young people and families brochure
Brochures in other languages
Explore our collection of translated brochures online, or contact us for more information.
Brochures in other languages
Eye conditions fact sheets
Download our eye condition fact sheets to help your patients learn more about the cause of their vision loss.
Age-related macular degeneration fact sheet
The leading cause of vision loss in Australians over 40 years of age.
Age-related macular degeneration fact sheetAlbinism fact sheet
A genetic condition that affects the body’s ability to produce melanin.
Albinism fact sheetDiabetic retinopathy fact sheet
A condition that damages the tiny blood vessels at the back of your eyes.
Diabetic retinopathy fact sheetNystagmus fact sheet
A condition that causes rapid, involuntary flickering of the eyes.
Nystagmus fact sheetRetinitis pigmentosa fact sheet
A genetic condition that causes cells in the retina to slowly degenerate.
Retinitis pigmentosa fact sheetVision loss caused by stroke fact sheet
Learn about the vision loss people can experience as a result of suffering a stroke.
Vision loss caused by stroke fact sheetFeatured articles
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Supporting patients with vision loss
Patient care
Learn how to talk to your patients about their vision loss and the impact their diagnosis can have on their everyday lives.
Preparing documents for patients with vision loss
Patient care
Our guide provides advice on how you should format and style your documents to ensure they are accessible to people with low vision.
Rare eye conditions – symptoms and treatment
Eye conditions
Rare eye conditions pose quite a challenge for eye health practitioners. Australia’s diversity means practitioners need to know common and rarer eye conditions.
Tips on communicating to patients with vision loss
Patient care
Better patient outcomes usually come down to great communication - being clear, empathetic and unassuming. The challenges increase for eye health practitioners.
The best assistive technology equipment for patients
Assistive Technology
10 of the common technology aids Vision Australia recommends to your patients once you’ve referred them to us.
Professional development opportunities
Through our tailored educational sessions, we support healthcare providers to understand more about living with low vision. Learn about the services Vision Australia offers and the latest assistive technology that can support your patients, and gain a clear understanding of when, why and how to refer your low vision patients to us. Often these sessions come with CPD (continuing professional development) points.