Bursaries for Early Career Optoms to develop indigenous health capability
Optometry Australia is looking to support two early career optometrists in developing their interest and knowledge in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
Did you know, Australian optometrists possess a range of clinical skills and can perform the following procedures including, but not limited to:
Therapeutically endorsed optometrists are also qualified to use:
Additionally, throughout Australia optometrists are authorised to possess, use and prescribe scheduled medicines – in the form of topical eye drops – such as anti-inflammatory and corticosteroid eye drops to treat eye diseases such as conjunctivitis, keratitis, uveitis and glaucoma.
As an orthoptist you can refer your patients to an optometrist for many aspects of primary eye care, including, but not limited to:
Effective collaboration between orthoptists and optometrists can enhance patient care and better utilise valuable ophthalmology time.
Orthoptists are welcome to participate in our CPD events to learn more about eye health issues.
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