Half of the 300,000 Australians with glaucoma are unaware they have the potentially blinding condition because they lack noticeable symptoms and have not had an eye examination.
Download media_release__150000_australians_unaware_they_have_glaucoma.pdfOptometry Australia launches Optometry 2040
Optometry Australia today announced that it has launched a significant new initiative aimed at identifying likely and preferred futures for optometry, optometrists, and community eye health.
DownloadFewer non-urgent eye health presentations in emergency as eye health messages start to resonate
A review of emergency department presentations across Australia in 2016-2017 reveals that almost 120,000 people presented for eye conditions, of which just over 19,640 were considered non-urgent.
Download fewer_non-urgent_eye_health_presentations_in_emergency.pdfOptometry Australia celebrates its centenary year
Optometry Australia is celebrating its 100-year anniversary since its foundation as the peak professional body for optometrists.
Download media_release_optometry_australia_celebrates_its_centenary_year.pdfThousands of children will be disadvantaged by vision problems
Thousands of children will be immediately disadvantaged in 2018 as they start, or return to school, because they simply cannot see properly.
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Optometry Australia announced today that it will become a principal partner of Silmo Sydney 2018.
DownloadCan your eyes get sunburnt? The answer is yes!
As the summer sun intensifies, Optometry Australia is warning Australians to not only slip, slop and slap, but to slide on some sunnies to protect their eyes from the sun’s harsh rays.
Download media_release_-_can_your_eyes_get_sunburt_pr27122017.pdfOptometrists applaud new guideline: zero screen time for toddlers
The national guidelines warn parents not to use television or other digital screens as a babysitter for babies and toddlers, with new advice that children under two should have no screen time.
Download media_release_-_optometrists_applaud_new_guideline_zero_screen_time_for_toddlers.pdfHalloween contact lenses are a horror story for your eyes
In the lead up to Halloween, novelty non-prescription contact lenses, easily obtained online, are frightening Australian optometrists for all the wrong reasons. Optometry Australia warned consumers not to buy any cosmetic contact lenses without consulting their optometrist.
Download optometry_australia_good_vision_for_life_media_release_template_halloween_17_v4-1.pdfOptometrists throw shade on tiny sunglasses trend
People who are serious about the health of their eyes would do well to think twice about the latest celebrity fashion trend – teeny tiny sunglasses.
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