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Glaucoma Awareness Appeal 2009
Glaucoma NZ would like to thank all those who supported the July Annual Awareness Appeal.
Over 170 optometrists, ophthalmologists and pharmacies around the country participated by taking donation boxes, with many also donating $1 to GNZ from every eye examination during the Appeal month.
A large amount of media exposure was generated from the joint efforts of GNZ and supporting participants with articles appearing in a variety of national magazines and newspapers, together with local papers. GNZ’s 0800 advisory line ran hot with queries from members of the public – many of them mentioning various articles which had prompted their calls. A large number of these callers were subsequently advised to visit their local optometrist for an eye examination.
The Appeal overall has been a great success, raising the awareness of glaucoma to a new level with a call to action and boosting funds.
Again, Glaucoma NZ appreciates all your efforts and we are looking forward to making July 2010 even bigger and better with your support.
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To make a donation and/or purchase your lens cleaning cloths click here
List of Supporting Participants
Glaucoma Questions & Answers (doc|PDF)
The ‘45 Plus 5’ Message |  |
Awareness on the Web
This year Glaucoma NZ wants to spread the word about glaucoma and blindness prevention by attracting as many visitors as possible to this website. If you have a suitable website at your place of work or sports club please consider adding a link to www.glaucoma.org.nz Contact admin@ glaucoma.org.nz if you woud like to include the Glaucoma NZ logo.
Awareness in the Workplace
 | One effective way of sharing health information is through the work force. Many companies are genuinely concerned about the health and well being of their employees. If you are an employer or work for a forward thinking company that might be keen to inform workers about glaucoma and the '45plus5' message to preserve their sight please contact admin@glaucoma.org.nz to discuss ideas and how Glaucoma NZ can best work with you. |
Awareness and the General Practitioner
Glaucoma NZ is proud to be associated with a large group of general practioners who have registered with Glaucoma NZ to be kept up-to-date with glaucoma issues and developments. If your GP does not know of the Glaucoma NZ GP Education Support programme encourage them to visit www.glaucoma.org.nz for information and free registration.
