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Purpose: The aim of this study was to develop an innovative, rapid and economical assessment methodology to determine the knowledge, attitudes and behaviours regarding eye health and to determine the rates of the most common causes of visual impairment and undiagnosed eye disease.

Methods: Letters were posted to Seniors Card holders aged 70-79 in 18 randomly selected areas, stratified by socio-economic status. A questionnaire was developed to measure knowledge, attitudes and behaviours regarding eye health.

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Purpose: To assess the validity of a digital nonmydriatic fundus camera in detecting cataract as a cause of visual impairment.

Design: Diagnostic test comparison.

Methods: Photos of the anterior segment of 72 eyes were taken with a nonmydriatic fundus camera and assessed for cataract by two graders.

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