Will you help us improve eye health in Aotearoa?
Vision loss can have a devastating impact on people's lives. We know that the impact is felt not only by those experiencing vision loss, but also by those who love and care about them.

Currently, New Zealand has no formal data on the frequency of causes of vision loss and no comprehensive eye health strategies, policies or frameworks to plan for and measure progress in eye health and vision care.

We need to show the government that Eye Health matters to New Zealanders.

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

Please sign and share our petition! Sign up for campaign updates here.

Eye Health Aotearoa is a Charitable Trust with Trustees from Blind Low Vision NZ,
Glaucoma NZ, Kāpō Māori Aotearoa, Macular Degeneration New Zealand, New Zealand Association of Optometrists, Sight Support Trust, The University of Auckland School of Optometry and Vision Science, The Royal Australian New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists, Visual Impairment Charitable Trust Aotearoa (NZ) (VICTA).

Eye Health Aotearoa Trust is the unified voice for the New Zealand eye health sector:

• We advocate for all New Zealanders to have access to equitable,
  quality eye care on behalf of all New Zealanders.
• We use research to gain insights and provide evidence for change.
• We campaign for the change that’s needed.
• We strive to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• All organisations working within, in partnership with, or with an
  interest in the sector are welcome to join.
• We are a member of the International Agency for the Prevention of
  Blindness (IAPB).

Trustees on the Board represent the following organisations:

• Blind Low Vision NZ
• Glaucoma NZ
• Kāpō Māori Aotearoa
• Macular Degeneration New Zealand
• New Zealand Association of Optometrists
• Sight Support Trust
• The University of Auckland School of Optometry and Vision Science
• The Royal Australian New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists
• Visual Impairment Charitable Trust Aotearoa (NZ) (VICTA)

Please sign and share our petition for the Government to fund the first ever National Eye Health Survey in New Zealand, to provide truly representative and current New Zealand population-based data on the prevalence and causes of vision impairment.

Visit our website: www.eyehealthaotearoa.org.nz