Media Releases

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.

With the start of the school year in sight, Optometry Australia is urging parents to get their children’s eyes tested before heading back to the classroom.

With Australia set to swelter through another hotter than average summer, Optometry Australia is urging Aussies to stop turning a blind eye to the damaging effects of the Australian sun.

With Halloween around the corner, Optometry Australia is warning trick or treaters about the risks of wearing novelty contact lenses and is encouraging those dressing up to reconsider the need for decorative lenses.

As more and more children are being diagnosed with myopia – also known as short-sightedness – it may be comforting for parents to know that there are new techniques and strategies emerging to limit progression of the condition.

Optometry Australia is urging people to develop healthy habits with their contact lens wear, and warning of the potential dangers misuse can bring about.

Optometry Australia has warned consumers that their eyesight may suffer if they take contact lens prescribing into their own hands when purchasing from online retailers who do not require them to validate their contact lens prescriptions.

Optometry Australia applauds the United States in its commitment to improving children’s vision, with some states pushing for legislation to require every student entering primary school to have a comprehensive eye examination.

Following an extensive review of Optometry Australia’s digital footprint and ongoing evolution of its platforms, Australia’s peak professional body for optometry, today launched the final piece of its digital strategy with the launch of its new website