Provision of sustainable eye care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
This statement sets out the position of the organisation on providing sustainable eye care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
Team based eye care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
This position statement seeks to define an ‘eye care team’ and outlines the key principles for effective eye care teams for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
Go to how to get involved for further information or contact policy@optometry.org.au.
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In the spirit of reconciliation Optometry Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), not all optometry practices are currently open or seeing patients outside of urgent eye health services. Optometrists have been advised to use their clinical judgement to determine if appointments can be postponed.
We recommend calling your optometrist and discussing your eye health concerns with them to determine if an appointment is necessary.
You can also use our Find an Optometrist function to find an optometrist near you providing telehealth and/or urgent care services. Urgent care is care that can’t be postponed without risk to your health or wellbeing. This may include replacing lost or broken glasses, or investigating red or sore eyes or sudden changes in vision.