Macular Month 2021

May is Macula Month (1 – 31 May 2021)

May is Macula Month and the perfect time to learn if you’re at risk of macular disease.

Did you know that macular disease is the leading cause of legal blindness in Australia?

The most common macular disease is age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

AMD destroys central vision, making it difficult to recognise faces, read or drive a car.

One in seven people over the age of 50 have signs of this sight-threatening disease but may not know it. 

If you have diabetes, you’re also at risk of diabetic eye disease, which is the leading cause of vision loss in working-age Australians. 

Are you at risk? You can learn more about your specific risk factors by taking Macular Disease Foundation Australia’s online quiz: www.CheckMyMacula.com.au 

One minute and five easy questions and you’ll learn if you have risk factors for AMD or diabetic eye disease. You can then use the platform to book in for an eye exam with us. 

It’s 60 seconds that could save your sight. 

There’s no cure for macular disease, but some people will benefit from effective sight-saving treatment. There are also proven diet and lifestyle changes you can make to support your eye health and reduce your risk of vision loss. 

WA Opticians has free resources on macular disease, so feel free to drop in chat to us about how you can protect your eye health.