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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
  • Can you prevent short-sightedness? What causes short-sightedness? Are devices to blame? We explain how does outdoor light can help with healthy eye growth and how to prevent short-sightedness. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/myopia
  • Blue light filters on glasses: are they effective? If you want to protect your eyesight, regular eye checks are a must. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/blue-light-filters-for-glasses
  • 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 eye tests work What can eye tests reveal about your health and how do eye testing machines work? Here’s what you need to know about going in for an eye check-up. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/how-eye-tests-work
  • 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
  • Diabetes and your eye health With an increasing number of Australians diagnosed with diabetes, poor eye health and potential vision loss is becoming an issue for more people. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/diabetes-and-your-eye-health
  • 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
  • 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
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