Inclusive by Design

Vision change affects millions of people across every stage of life. While some causes are genetic or unavoidable, many vision conditions can be managed, slowed, or detected early through proactive care and whole-body health. Designing inclusively begins with awareness — understanding the risks, protecting your vision, and creating environments that support long-term eye health for everyone.

Prioritise Regular Eye Care

Early detection can prevent or minimise vision loss.

• Schedule comprehensive eye examinations as recommended by your optometrist or ophthalmologist.

• Do not ignore subtle changes such as distortion, blurred vision, floaters, or increased light sensitivity.

• Follow up consistently if you have a diagnosed eye condition — monitoring matters.

Support Whole-Body Health

Your eyes are connected to your overall health.

• Work closely with your GP if you have conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or cardiovascular disease.

• Maintain stable blood sugar levels if you live with diabetes to reduce the risk of diabetic eye disease.

• Prioritise regular health checks and preventative screenings.

Protect Your Vision Daily

Simple habits make a long-term difference.

• Wear quality sunglasses that provide 100% UV protection.

• Use wide-brim hats outdoors to reduce sun exposure.

• Take regular breaks from screens to minimise digital eye strain.

Understand Common Causes of Vision Loss

Awareness reduces stigma and encourages early action.

Common causes include:

• Age-related macular degeneration

• Diabetic eye disease

• Glaucoma

• Cataracts

• Retinal conditions

• Genetic disorders

• Stroke or neurological injury

• High myopia complications

• Trauma

Design Environments That Work for Everyone

Inclusive design benefits all ages and abilities.

• Improve lighting in homes and workplaces.

• Increase contrast on stairs, doorframes, and work surfaces.

• Use larger fonts and accessible digital design where possible.