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  • The future of virtual reality in medicine It sounds like the stuff of science fiction: bionic eyes, lifelike ‘pregnant’ mannequins, technology where specialists can practise delicate microrobotic cell injections without any real cells involved... https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/VR-in-medicine
  • Macular degeneration: what you need to know Find out if you’re at risk of being affected by this eye disease, how it’s diagnosed and how you can lower your risk factors. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/macular-degeneration-what-you-need-know
  • Eye health alerts Eyes can give doctors valuable insights into a range of potentially dangerous health conditions. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/eye-health-alerts
  • How diabetes can affect your eyesight For the growing number of Australians diagnosed with diabetes each year, it’s important to understand the risk of eye disease – and how to avoid it. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/diabetes-and-your-eye-health
  • Eye tests and check-ups for healthy eyesight To protect your eyesight and maintain good eye health, it’s important to have regular eyesight tests with a qualified optometrist. But how long does an eye test take and what types of things do they look for? Here’s what you need to know when getting your eyes checked. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/how-eye-tests-work
  • Your guide to important check-ups for children The best time to get your child’s hearing, sight and teeth checked, including the screening programs in Australia. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/treatments-and-procedures/your-guide-to-important-check-ups-for-children
  • What is myopia and can you prevent it? Though myopia can be caused by genes, environmental factors also play a part. Here’s how to reduce the risk of myopia in you and your children. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/myopia
  • How to build healthy screen time habits for kids What are the negative effects of too much screen time for kids? Here are some tips on how to reduce screen time and stop short-sightedness in children. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/physical-health/screen-time-and-eyesight-in-children
  • Do blue light glasses work? Many people believe blue light from screens harms your eyes. Experts explain what blue light is, if blue light glasses work and how to protect your eyes from strain. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/blue-light-filters-for-glasses
  • EYE HEALTH IN SAFE HANDS HCF’s Kris Dang explains why we opened our first HCF Eyecare centre in 1992 and how high-quality eye care and the experience in our centres keep members coming back. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/HCF-eyecare-centres
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