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Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 1
Character Range: 10788–14132

1               Definitions
In this instrument:
                               angle-closure glaucoma—see subsection 7(2).
                               episcleritis means acute or chronic inflammation of the superficial, episcleral layer of the eye ball.
                                  MRCA means the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
                                  relevant service means:
         (a)          eligible war service (other than operational service) under the VEA;
         (b)          defence service (other than hazardous service and British nuclear test defence service) under the VEA; or
         (c)          peacetime service under the MRCA.
Note: MRCA and VEA are also defined in the Schedule 1 - Dictionary.
                               scleritis means acute or chronic inflammation that affects the white outer coating of the eye ball.
                               specified list of conditions or procedures means:
(a)          carotid artery disease;
(b)          carotid endarterectomy;
(c)          diabetic retinopathy;
(d)          intraocular surgery;
(e)          intraocular tumour;
(f)           radiotherapy;
(g)          retinal detachment;
(h)          retinal vascular occlusion;
(i)            retinal vasculitis; or
(j)            another acquired condition causing posterior segment ischaemia.
                               specified list of drugs means:
(a)          alpha-adrenoceptor agonists;
(b)          amphetamines;
(c)          anticholinergics;
(d)          anticoagulants;
(e)          antihistamines;
(f)           botulinum toxin;
(g)          cholinergic agents;
(h)          furosemide;
(i)            general anaesthetic;
(j)            intranasal or intraocular cocaine;
(k)          intravitreal injection;
(l)            monoamine oxidase inhibitors;
(m)        phenothiazine antipsychotics;
(n)          pilocarpine;
(o)          selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors;
(p)          serotonin noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors;
(q)          sulfa containing drugs;
(r)           tetracyclic antidepressants;
(s)           tetracycline; and
(t)            tricyclic antidepressants.
                               sympathetic ophthalmia means the presence of uveitis in both eyes following:
(a)          intraocular surgery to one eye; or
(b)          trauma to one eye.
Note: uveitis is also defined in the Schedule 1 - Dictionary.
                                  terminal event means the proximate or ultimate cause of death and includes the following:
         (a)           pneumonia;
         (b)           respiratory failure;
         (c)           cardiac arrest;
         (d)           circulatory failure; or
         (e)           cessation of brain function.
                               trauma means:
(a)           blunt or penetrating physical injury; or
(b)           chemical, thermal or radiation injury;
                               that results in intraocular inflammation, intraocular bleeding or other intraocular tissue disruption.
                               uveitis means acute or chronic inflammation of the vascular middle coat of the eye ball, comprising the iris, ciliary body and choroid. This definition includes choroidal effusion.
                                  VEA means the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986.