Looks at universal early childhood screening for vision disorders to ensure Aboriginal children get the best possible start in life. Entire issue on one pdf. To locate article, scroll to page 17.

Looks at children's eye exams, visual milestones and common vision problems.

Findings based on a study of 54 patients indicate that increased levels of cystatin C in tear fluid can be a diagnostic factor in the eye tumors studied.

Looks at eye health recommendations for people with diabetes. Entire issue on one pdf. To locate article, scroll to page 8.

Discusses development of sustainable and culturally appropriate ways to conduct eye health care programs.

Discusses workshop for health workers on eye care awareness covering visual development, home care, work and play, discharge planning, and rehabilitation services.

Discusses the impact of Public Law 93-638 on the IHS (Indian Health Services) delivery of eye care, deficiencies in the system and recommendations for improvement.

Looks at recommendations made by participants in a National Eye Institute survey on educating those at risk of diabetic retinopathy.

Describes a brochure created to aid in the combat trachoma or sandy blight, a debilitating eye condition which affects people in dry, sunny areas of Australia.

Statistics indicate that blindness occurs up to 10 times more often in Australian Aboriginals than the general population. Results from the 5 day course indicated that recipients found it relevant and informative.

Looks at the state of eye care, access, barriers, and social determinants in a community in Northern British Columbia.

Provides statistical information on eye health conditions in the Australian Indigenous population.

Special Education Research Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Queensland, 1998.

Study examines prevalence of refractive error and other eye conditions in children going to Biidaaban Kinoomaagamik Elementary School and Daycare.

Comments on study that identifies the eye health care needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.