Optometry Australia tonight said that the Australian Government missed a crucial opportunity to demonstrate its commitment to the eye health needs of millions of Australians with the decision not to lift immediately the freeze on indexation of optometry Medicare rebates.
Download budget_outcome_falls_short_for_optometry.pdfVision problems to blame for poor performance in NAPLAN tests?
A poor performance in this week’s NAPLAN tests – particularly in grammar and spelling – could have more to do with a student’s undetected vision problem than any fault of their school or ability.
DownloadListen to the people Mr Turnbull! Eyecare is at risk without a rebate increase
For the six million Australians who will have eye examinations in 2017, the Medicare rebate that they will receive will be less than they would have received in 2012, unless action is taken now to remove the freeze on indexation of optometry services.
Download listen_to_the_people_mr_turnbull_050517.pdfWhy wearing sunglasses in autumn and winter is just as important as summer
A new video, released in time for autumn and winter, has been produced by Optometry Australia with the aim of reminding Australians of the importance of protecting their eyes all year round.
DownloadOptometrists combat ‘sneaky’ sight-stealing disease
Glaucoma is one of the “sneaky” conditions that can go undetected without a check-up until it is too late.
Download glaucoma_week_15_march_2017.pdfOptometry Australia welcomes strongest indication Medicare freeze could be lifted
Australia’s 5,000 optometrists have welcomed the news that the Turnbull Government is considering reviewing the Medicare rebate freeze ahead of the May Budget.
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