Research to support diabetic eye care
A short online survey aims to identify areas that optometrists can be supported in diabetic eye care delivery and management.
Tagged as: Diabetes, O=Mega Vic, Patient management, Universities
Meet Sophia a young professional who decided to be an independent optometrist
ProVision helps independent optometrists at different stages of their careers from graduation to retirement.
Tagged as: Employment, O=Mega Vic
Optometry guidelines to prevent falls in older patients
Guidelines to help optometrists prevent falls in older patients have been developed.
Tagged as: Clinical practice guides, Patient management, Universities
Tools to improve screening for migraine
Optometrists are being encouraged to improve screening for migraine.
Tagged as: O=Mega Vic, Patient management, Universities
Optometry Victoria South Australia launches
The newly merged Optometry Victoria South Australia has announced its board and CEO.
Tagged as: Blue Sky SA, Future, Leadership, Member services, O=Mega Vic
Optometry NSW/ACT launches ‘Optometry Talks’ podcast series
If you’ve ever thought about becoming a locum and don’t know where to start, tune in to episode one of NSW/ACT’s exciting new podcast series.
Tagged as: Member services
New youth private health insurance discounts
Australians aged 18 to 29 now have the opportunity to save up to 10 per cent on their private health insurance premiums.
Tagged as: Advantage program, Insurance, Member services
Making a difference in PNG
Optometry Australia’s Sophie Koh recently taught refraction and low vision to ophthalmology registrars in Papua New Guinea.
Tagged as: International, Leadership, Stakeholders & partners
New MBS book for optometrists shows increased Medicare rebates
A stand-alone Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) book for optometrists shows new Medicare rebates which apply from today.
Tagged as: Advocacy & government, Medicare-MBS-PBS
Contact lens recycling scheme funds glasses for those in need
Contact lens patients can recycle their used contact lenses and blister packs preventing tonnes of plastic ending up in oceans.
Tagged as: Contact lenses