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Information about their eye health is scarce, particularly for those detained offshore. This is the first study to explore the eye health and services available to this population, helping inform future service planning.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n A mixed\u2010methods design was employed, incorporating a multicentre audit of an ophthalmology service in Nauru and Manus Island detention centres (2015\u20132016) and a comparative analysis of this service against established standards of public eye care in mainland Australia. Outcomes included prevalence and causes of vision impairment, management required, and service performance using the Australian Health Performance Framework.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n Eighty patients from 14 countries were included (3\u201357\u2009years, 84% male). There were high rates of bilateral and unilateral vision impairment (19% and 25%, respectively) and bilateral and unilateral blindness (1% and 12%). 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