Eye Health Aotearoa

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Eye Health Aotearoa is New Zealand’s peak advocacy body on eye health and vision care.

Our vision is for accessible, comprehensive eye health services for all New Zealanders.

Our mission is to partner with Government to reform the New Zealand eye health system to prevent avoidable blindness.

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About Eye Health Aotearoa

Eye Health Aotearoa is New Zealand’s peak advocacy body on eye health and vision care. Our vision is for accessible, comprehensive eye health services for all New Zealanders. Our mission is to partner with Government to reform the New Zealand eye health system to prevent avoidable blindness.

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Children's Eye Health Campaign

In September and October 2024, with support from the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), Eye Health Aotearoa (EHA) will run Aotearoa New Zealand’s first Children’s Eye Health Campaign. The aim is to increase eye health education and awareness. This campaign will focus on short-sightedness (myopia).

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Me mahi tahi tātou

Me mahi tahi tātou – Let’s all work together. Become an Eye Health Aotearoa Supporter today.

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Draft Action Plan

Eye Health Aotearoa has developed a "Draft Action Plan for Eye Health in Aotearoa New Zealand". It is based on findings from the ‘Eye Care in Aotearoa New Zealand 2022: Eye Care Situation Analysis Tool (ECSAT)’ report we commissioned.

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Eye Health Survey Petition

We're asking the Government to fund the first-ever National Eye Health Survey in Aotearoa New Zealand, to provide truly representative and current New Zealand population-based data on the prevalence and causes of vision impairment.

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Support Our Work

Support the work of Eye Health Aotearoa by donating now. Your donation will contribute to policy changes that will help improve the lives of many Kiwis.

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Eight Point Plan

Eye Health Aotearoa has an eight-point plan to improve New Zealanders' eye health.