To support potential future advocacy for Medicare coverage of tele-optometry for patients who can’t access face-to-face care, Optometry Australia is working to gather data on patient satisfaction with tele-optometry.
Infection control remains a critical and ongoing requirement for safe optometry practise across Australia and particularly in Victorian hotspots where stage three restrictions have now been re introduced, Optometry Australia has reminded optometrists.
With its 2,200 registered delegates, Optometry Virtually Connected has become one of the largest optometric clinical conferences and trade shows held in Australia and New Zealand.
The countdown is on to the inaugural Optometry Virtually Connected. The event is being held completely online from 26-28 June 2020. Click and discover more info about CPD program and product innovators!
Optometry Australia is excited to invite you to register for Optometry Virtually Connected (26-28 June 2020), an innovative way of learning and connecting with colleagues, optometry leaders and product innovators.
In welcome news, the Commonwealth Government today (8 May) announced steps to be taken in a staged easing of restrictions. It is expected that states and territories will announce that they are moving into Step 1 at different times.
Optometry Australia has received a substantial Government grant to be used to promote optometry and community eye health under the Good vision for life consumer brand. Read more and listen to our President Darrell Baker.
Latest discussions with the Australian Department of Health, telehealth, face-to-face services, online tools, e-prescribing and more.
Nearly 60 Australian and New Zealand optometrists living and working overseas have joined a newly formed expatriate group for optometrists and vision researchers.
While the COVID-19 pandemic has caused substantial and adverse disruption, it is also affording opportunities to take this time to start thinking about the way we work and if necessary, reset for the future. Watch the latest video of Optometry Australia President Darrell Baker.
