Read on Optometry Australia advocates for eye health at Parliament House

Optometry Australia advocates for eye health at Parliament House

Optometry Australia’s advocacy efforts took centre stage at Parliament House in Canberra, with a special event aimed at raising awareness about childhood myopia and the critical importance of comprehensive eye care for Australians. The event provided a platform for the optometry sector to engage decision makers on the urgency of addressing the rising prevalence of myopia in children.

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Read on Advanced Practice Recognition in optometry: A crucial step towards 2040

Advanced Practice Recognition in optometry: A crucial step towards 2040

As part of Optometry Australia’s efforts to realise its preferred future for optometry in 2040, significant steps have been taken towards establishing an Advanced Practice Recognition (APR) program in optometry, aiming to recognise and credential optometrists with demonstrated expertise in particular clinical areas, starting with glaucoma management.

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Read on Illuminating perspectives on neurological and neurodegenerative conditions at AVC 2024

Illuminating perspectives on neurological and neurodegenerative conditions at AVC 2024

In the realm of human vision neuroscience, Dr. Bao Nguyen weaves together clinical expertise and groundbreaking research to illuminate the mysteries of the eye-brain connection. She will deliver two presentations at AVC: ‘What optometrists should know about visual snow’ and ‘Special population: A dementia-friendly future of eye care’.

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