Vale Associate Professor Mark Roth OAM
Optometry Australia is deeply saddened to share the passing of Associate Professor Mark Roth OAM on Wednesday, 14 January 2026.
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We have developed a series of position statements which outline our policy on issues of relevance to optometry, optometrists and community eye health.
For further information or to discuss any of these position statements, please contact the Optometry Advancement team on policy@optometry.org.au.
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