Read on Optometry Australia member, Dr Rohan Hughes, awarded international grant to study pre-myopia in Aussie kids

Optometry Australia member, Dr Rohan Hughes, awarded international grant to study pre-myopia in Aussie kids

Optometry Australia member and Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the QUT Centre for Vision and Eye Research, Dr Rohan Hughes, has secured significant funding from the American Academy of Optometry Foundation (AAOF) to investigate the early warning signs of myopia in Australian children.

Filed in category: General news, Patient care & management, Research & surveys
Read on Know your protected workplace rights: Annual leave and blackout periods

Know your protected workplace rights: Annual leave and blackout periods

Optometry Australia is seeing increased concern from members about leave requests being unreasonably denied and approved requests being cancelled. These actions may breach legal entitlements.  We are working closely with members and the employment law team at Industry Legal Group to address these issues when they arise and help ensure you’re treated fairly at work. 

Filed in category: Advocacy & government, Member resources, Workplace
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Read on OV/SA Awards nominations open to celebrate outstanding members

OV/SA Awards nominations open to celebrate outstanding members

Nominations are now open for Optometry Victoria South Australia’s 2025 Rising Star, Optometrist of the Year and Life Member Awards. These Awards shine a light on OV/SA members who go above and beyond for their patients, their peers, and their profession. Nominate someone you know before 21 July 2025. And yes, you are invited to self nominate!

Filed in category: Awards & scholarships, Members & member initiatives
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