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“Reducing preventable blindness in our community”

The CFEH vision remained constant since the Centre’s inception in 2009: To reduce the incidence of preventable blindness within our community, helping to avoid the financial, psychological and practical consequences of vision loss.

For more than 16 years, CFEH positively impacted the incidence of preventable blindness by providing eye imaging, diagnostic and management services to those most in need. We offered the latest in imaging equipment, highly experienced optometrists and remote ophthalmology consultation when indicated, all with no cost to our patients.

An independent report assessed the impact of our diagnostic and management services between 2017-2019, and used this data to project that by 2024, the Centre would have prevented 10 300 disability life adjusted years (DALYs), and by doing so, also saved the NSW Government $132 000 000.

It can be surmised therefore that this “intermediate-tier” approach to care not only helps to prevent blindness and vision loss, but also saves the government money.

CFEH leaves behind a legacy of innovation, impact and most importantly a roadmap for the future of Australian eye care. The challenge that remains is ensuring future collaborative eye care models are sustainable – a goal that will inevitably require government support and investment.