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Myopia (short-sightedness) rates in young school-children rose significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a large Chinese study which found prevalence increased almost 400 per cent in six-year-olds.

With the majority of Australians (76%) considering sight to be their most important sense, Optometry Australia is urging people to prioritise their eye health on Thursday 8 October for World Sight Day.

The World Council of Optometry (WCO) has announced that the 4th World Congress of Optometry (WCO4) will now be held from September 8-10, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia.

Optometry Australia has revealed that at the height of the COVID19 pandemic in April, more than 90% of optometry practices closed or scaled back their hours of operation in response to the Australia-wide lockdown.

29 June 2020: 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.

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.

Optometry Australia announced that it will be hosting a three-day virtual event, including a comprehensive accredited CPD program and product showcase. Optometry Virtually Connected will be held from 26-28 June 2020.

Oculo and Optometry Australia are pleased to announce an exciting new partnership which will support the telehealth capabilities of optometrists represented by Optometry Australia.

All Optometry Australia members will receive a 50% discount on their fees for 2020-21, with no fees to be paid until later in the calendar year.

As the nation swelters through another hotter than average summer, Optometry Australia is urging Aussies to stop turning a blind eye to the damaging effects of the harsh Australian sun.