Optometrist Visits

Eye diseases or disorders are of a wide variety. Cataract, glaucoma, refractive errors are major causes of visual impairment and preventable blindness. Cataract is the leading cause of blindness , few other factors are refractive error and glaucoma.

Common Eye Problems

 Eyestrain (tiredness in the eyes).

 Refractive Errors (short-sightedness, farsightedness, distorted vision).

 Night Blindness (Difficulty to see in low light).

 Eye floaters - Spots (str ings, r ings, cobwebs in the vision).

 Cataract (A cataract is an opacity within the clear lens of the eye).

 Glaucoma (It is a condition where increased intraocular pressure may result in damage to the optic nerve).

Symptoms that demands immediate consultation include

 Severe eye pain.  Change or sudden loss of vision.  Floaters.

 Blurred vision.

 Watery and red eyes.  The foreign body inside the eye and trauma to the eye.

In-case of any symptoms, please contact us on 08 8672 5255 to book your appointment with a optometrist.

Come and attend the Women’s program where women will be able to do some Arts & Crafts, painting and basket weaving, food will also be available during the program.

 Personal development and self-esteem.  Financial independence and empowerment within their communities.  Connect young people to their Aboriginal identity and emphasise cultural maintenance.  Health benefits, Art has been used for healing Indigenous patients suffering from a range of physical and mental ailments.  Art programs in prisons and detention centres often provide an avenue for Indigenous prisoners to achieve better appreciation of their own culture through the arts and to develop a means of employment when they leave the prison system.  Visual arts are also used as a form of expression for Indigenous people with disabilities.

Source https://www.aph.gov.au

Umoona Tjutagku Health Service Aboriginal Corporation (UTHSAC) will strive to: Inform, educate, perform, model and lead to ensure diversity is reflected throughout UTHSAC. Create & sustain an environment that actively embraces diversity and inclusion by recognising value in the uniqueness of all individuals Hold all people associated to UTHSAC accountable for their actions and decisions impacting the achievements of UTHSAC Diversity mission statement. Utilise the success in diversity to assist UTHSAC becoming a provider and the employer of choice as we lead our community to improve health We respect all our Community and all who walk through our doors and expect the same in return from Community Members and Clients.

VISION STATEMENT

Innovative, responsive and culturally appropriate health services are accessible to Aboriginal people living in the Coober Pedy and surrounding region.

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide a holistic health care service that achieves positive health outcomes through primary health care intervention as well as safer communities through prevention and education.