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Findings from the year-long scope-of-practice review have been released and found virtually all of the nation’s health p...
12/11/2024

Findings from the year-long scope-of-practice review have been released and found virtually all of the nation’s health professions are being held back by restrictions and barriers unrelated to their skills, training and experience. Concerns from the ophthalmic sector included practitioner title protection and the “unnecessarily complex” process to make reforms around issues like drug prescribing.
Optometry Australia Optical Dispensers Australia RANZCO Australian Society of Ophthalmologists

Practitioner title protection and the “unnecessarily complex” process to make reforms are among longstanding issues potentially holding back the ophthalmic sector, and have been highlighted in the government’s final scope-of-practice report.

For many optometrists, there comes a pivotal moment in their careers when starting their own practice becomes the next b...
12/11/2024

For many optometrists, there comes a pivotal moment in their careers when starting their own practice becomes the next big step. And for some, it’s even more rewarding when they take the leap with their significant other by their side.
Optometry Australia ACOD - Australasian College of Optical Dispensing Optical Dispensers Australia Daniel Tracton

For many optometrists starting their own business, it’s even more rewarding when they take the leap with their significant other.

Optometry Australia believes more needs to be done to maximise the potential of the profession Down Under, despite the c...
11/11/2024

Optometry Australia believes more needs to be done to maximise the potential of the profession Down Under, despite the country ranking well in a global survey of the industry. Australia hit most marks in the World Council of Optometry (WCO) survey, which involved QUT (Queensland University of Technology) Professor Peter Hendicott – WCO’s immediate past president.

Optometry Australia believes more needs to be done to maximise the potential of the profession Down Under, despite ranking well in a global survey of the industry. Australia hit most marks in the World Council of Optometry (WCO) survey, which was conducted in 2023, released in August 2024 and involv...

The award-winning hotel pool allowed patrons to swim with the fish, but it was the deep dive into various eye conditions...
10/11/2024

The award-winning hotel pool allowed patrons to swim with the fish, but it was the deep dive into various eye conditions and diseases that was keeping optometrists captivated during Specsavers Australia’ 13th and biggest clinical conference yet. More than 400 optometrists attended in person and participated in a range of sessions on the main stage and fringe talks over the two days, with another 450-plus watching online from around Australia and New Zealand.

The award-winning hotel pool allowed patrons to swim with the fish, but it was the deep dive into various eye conditions and diseases that was keeping optometrists captivated during Specsavers’ 13th and biggest clinical conference yet. The old saying goes that you should never work with children o...

Financial stress is rife among students with the cost of attending placements and specialised equipment a major barrier,...
10/11/2024

Financial stress is rife among students with the cost of attending placements and specialised equipment a major barrier, says a leading figure in optometry education who is calling for solutions to the Australian health system’s “placement poverty” issue.
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Financial stress is rife among students, says a leading figure in optometry education who is calling for solutions to “placement poverty”.

Opposition to the Government’s fast-tracking of international medical specialists into Australia continues to grow, with...
08/11/2024

Opposition to the Government’s fast-tracking of international medical specialists into Australia continues to grow, with the Council of Presidents of Medical Colleges also adding its voice. CPMC, Australia’s peak body representing specialist medical colleges, has warned against fast-tracking International Medical Graduate registration and says it will not solve Australia’s rural healthcare challenges.
RANZCO Australian Society of Ophthalmologists

Opposition to the Government’s fast-tracking of international medical specialists into Australia continues to grow.

Save Sight Institute and Keratoconus Australia have launched a comprehensive resource that provides patients with essent...
08/11/2024

Save Sight Institute and Keratoconus Australia have launched a comprehensive resource that provides patients with essential information on corneal collagen crosslinking, the only procedure available to treat progressive keratoconus. The brochure presents a clear, evidence-based overview of CXL, explaining the procedure, the different types of crosslinking, their potential benefits and risks, post-operation after-care, CXL and young children and the consequences of not undergoing the treatment.

Save Sight Institute and Keratoconus Australia have launched a comprehensive resource on corneal collagen crosslinking.

Researchers in America have pioneered a new colour-changing hydrogel that could reduce complications from cataract surge...
07/11/2024

Researchers in America have pioneered a new colour-changing hydrogel that could reduce complications from cataract surgery, one of the world’s most commonly performed procedures. The Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists have created a clear gel that turns fluorescent green under blue light, allowing surgeons to verify complete removal following surgery.
RANZCO Australian Society of Ophthalmologists

Researchers in America have pioneered a new colour-changing hydrogel that could reduce complications from cataract surgery.

+ Lomb has entered the field of ophthalmic in a big way – and Mater Private Hospital Brisbane (Redland), under Dr Sun...
07/11/2024

+ Lomb has entered the field of ophthalmic in a big way – and Mater Private Hospital Brisbane (Redland), under Dr Sunil Warrier, was Australia’s first to trial and install the fully digital surgical visualisation platform with some world-first features.



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Bausch + Lomb has entered the field of ophthalmic microscopes in a big way – and a Brisbane hospital was Australia’s first to trial and install the fully digital surgical visualisation platform with some world-first features. Ophthalmology can be a demanding job. A demanding workload and demandi...

An optometrist in Victoria, Australia, has been named as one of 20 Medicare Champions in the Stronger Medicare Awards. T...
06/11/2024

An optometrist in Victoria, Australia, has been named as one of 20 Medicare Champions in the Stronger Medicare Awards. The awards, in Medicare’s 40th birthday year, recognise and honour the outstanding health professionals and other workers in clinics, health centres, general practices and primary care settings. Dr Mohammed Al Ebrahimi, from People First Healthcare, was one of those recognised.

Optometrist in Victoria named as one of 20 Medicare Champions in the Stronger Medicare Awards.

Many millions of people around the world have benefitted from the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation’s clinics. Essilo...
06/11/2024

Many millions of people around the world have benefitted from the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation’s clinics. EssilorLuxottica provides leave for the optometrists, retail and field teams to support communities to provide better access to vision care. Australian optometrist Peter Gardner recalls his own experience helping people in Victoria and how the benefit of that work goes both ways.

Many millions of people around the world have benefitted from the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation’s clinics. EssilorLuxottica provides OneSight leave for the optometrists, retail and field teams to support communities to provide better access to vision care. Australian optometrist PETER GARDN...

EssilorLuxottica has opened a new state-of-the-art fulfilment centre in Sydney that can handle tens of thousands of ship...
06/11/2024

EssilorLuxottica has opened a new state-of-the-art fulfilment centre in Sydney that can handle tens of thousands of shipments per month to service the company’s own retail network and wholesale customers. The 4600 sqm facility, which began operating earlier in 2024, is described as a “powerhouse in our logistics network across Australia and New Zealand” located strategically at Kemps Creek.
Optometry Australia Optical Dispensers Australia

EssilorLuxottica has opened a new state-of-the-art fulfilment centre in Sydney that can handle tens of thousands of shipments per month.

The Optical Distributors and Manufacturers Association (ODMA) has announced that the Australasian College of Behavioural...
31/10/2024

The Optical Distributors and Manufacturers Association (ODMA) has announced that the Australasian College of Behavioural Optometrists(ACBO) will be hosting its annual conference in conjunction with ODMAFair25. A media release from ODMA said the partnership “brings two of the most significant events in the optical industry together, offering an unmatched opportunity for optometrists, vision therapists, and industry professionals to enhance their learning, network with peers, and discover the latest innovations in the eye care sector”.

ODMA has announced that ACBO will be hosting its annual conference in conjunction with ODMAFair25.

Overseas speakers will be a key feature of next year’s Optical Dispensers Australia International Conference in Sydney. ...
31/10/2024

Overseas speakers will be a key feature of next year’s Optical Dispensers Australia International Conference in Sydney. Among the many people visiting from overseas for the biennial two-day event on 7-8 March will be Dr Alexandra Sipatchin, P.h.D. from Germany and Fiona Anderson, who is flying in from Scotland. Their presence will be bolstered by a line-up of prominent national industry figures too, including myopia expert Professor Padmaja Sankaridurg, and 2022 International Optician of the Year Grant Hannaford.

Overseas speakers will be a key feature of next year’s Optical Dispensers Australia (ODA) International Conference in Sydney.

Australian ophthalmology company PolyActiva has reportedly made a significant step forward in its work to provide long-t...
29/10/2024

Australian ophthalmology company PolyActiva has reportedly made a significant step forward in its work to provide long-term, reliable drug delivery for glaucoma patients. The Melbourne-based firm presented new clinical data from its Phase 2 clinical trial for its novel glaucoma treatment technology, and is now preparing for its next phase of trials, says CEO Vanessa Waddell.

Australian company PolyActiva has reportedly made a significant step in its work to provide drug delivery for glaucoma patients.

Guide Dogs NSW/ACT has launched SeeWay, its new subsidiary brand and pilot program offering Australia’s first comprehens...
29/10/2024

Guide Dogs NSW/ACT has launched SeeWay, its new subsidiary brand and pilot program offering Australia’s first comprehensive network of support for individuals with low vision. The goal behind SeeWay is to transform how eyecare professionals offer ongoing support to people experiencing permanent changes in vision due to conditions like genetic disorders, macular degeneration, glaucoma, or diabetes – conditions that often leave people feeling unsure of where to turn for practical resources and emotional support.
Guide Dogs Australia

Guide Dog group launches SeeWay, offering Australia’s first comprehensive network of support for individuals with low vision.

Optometry Ireland has strongly warned against the use of cosmetic or ‘fun’ contact lenses this Halloween. Optometrists s...
28/10/2024

Optometry Ireland has strongly warned against the use of cosmetic or ‘fun’ contact lenses this Halloween. Optometrists say there is a concerning seasonal fashion of buying fun ‘Halloween party’ contact lenses, online or from pop up shops, as part of costumes.
Optometry Australia

Optometry Ireland has strongly warned against the use of 'illegal' cosmetic contact lenses this Halloween.

A keratoconus study out of Sydney has found the potentially quicker pulsed corneal crosslinking (CXL) protocol is likely...
28/10/2024

A keratoconus study out of Sydney has found the potentially quicker pulsed corneal crosslinking (CXL) protocol is likely to be at least as effective as the standard method involving continuous UV exposure. Authors Maria Qureshi, Dr Himal Kandel and Professor Stephanie Watson OAM conducted a comprehensive analysis of existing studies assessing pulsed CXL to draw “meaningful conclusions” regarding its overall efficacy, and importantly – whether or not it performs better for patients than continuous CXL.

A Sydney keratoconus study has found pulsed corneal crosslinking (CXL) protocol is likely to be at least as effective as standard method.

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