Prevention of visual loss. Screening in general practice.
BACKGROUND
Diseases such as primary open angle glaucoma, diabetes, strabismus and retinoblastoma have been found to have improved outcome by early investigations. Australian GPs are currently well placed to enhance their role in preventable blindness.


OBJECTIVE
To identify key clinical target areas for the prevention of visual loss and discuss opportunities to address these in everyday general practice.


CONCLUSIONS
Undertaking visual assessment in both children and adults can have benefits in reducing the incidence of preventable blindness in the community. Upskilling and having protocols to work to can enhance the GP's ability to offer this preventive service.
Jackson
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University of Queensland.
Glasson
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D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003930:Diabetic Retinopathy / Q000517:prevention & control; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005194:Family Practice; D005902:Glaucoma, Open-Angle / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control