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Australia needs to catch up – NZ-trained optometrist Jason Dhana shares why scope expansion is long overdue

When a patient walked into Jason Dhana’s practice with a clear case of preseptal cellulitis, he knew exactly what was needed: prompt treatment with oral antibiotics. But as is the case for many optometrists in Australia, Jason’s next step wasn’t to treat – it was to refer.  

Roman Serebrianik: Finding new purpose through optometry

When Roman Serebrianik graduated in 2003, he thought he had a clear idea of what his optometry career would look like. What he didn’t realise at the time was that his optometry training had set him up for more than clinical care. It also taught him how to think critically, work closely with other health professionals and understand how healthcare systems work – all skills that would serve him well far beyond the consulting room.

Help strengthen the Visiting Optometrists Scheme — Share your insights 

Optometry Australia is inviting all members involved in the Visiting Optometrists Scheme (VOS) to take part in a national survey to help shape the future of this vital program. The VOS plays a critical role in improving access to eye care for Australians living in rural and remote communities, as well as for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.