Last month, Optometry Australia convened a Collaborative Care Symposium to enable optometrists to share their experiences and provide insights into how collaborative care models could be rolled out more broadly across the health system.
In an exciting announcement, starting from 1 June 2023, Cequa (ciclosporin 900 microgram/mL) has been listed on the PBS for adults living with chronic, severe dry eye disease with keratitis.
As an optometrist working in the regional town of Yeppoon, located 40 minutes from Rockhampton, Queensland, Fiona Moore understands first-hand the frustrations of being unable to prescribe oral medications to her patients.
What exactly is AI? Computer scientist Andrew Turpin will be the keynote speaker at Optometry Virtually Connected in June, where he will speak about AI and data in eye care.
Breaking through barriers and overcoming self-stigma is a common challenge faced by many healthcare workers when it comes to accessing care or seeking help, as highlighted by TEN, a platform dedicated to supporting the mental health of Australian health professionals.
The peak body is calling for the inclusion of oral medications within optometrists’ prescribing capabilities which would enhance patient care, improve accessibility and catch Australia up to the successful practices already in place in NZ and the UK.
The major optometric event aims to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovative approaches within the sector and will feature various elements from, for, or of relevance to people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Recognising the importance of community and solidarity, and making a significant step toward raising awareness for mental health initiatives, Optometry Australia proudly announces its participation in the Push Up Challenge in June.
US-based company Ascertain has invested $18 million in Eyetelligence, a Melbourne-based healthtech company which uses advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology and retinal imaging to screen for eye and systemic diseases.
Working in regional and rural areas is an incredibly rewarding experience, but comes with steep learning curves. OV/SA recognise these challenges and have run the peer mentoring program since 2019.
In the spirit of reconciliation Optometry Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), not all optometry practices are currently open or seeing patients outside of urgent eye health services. Optometrists have been advised to use their clinical judgement to determine if appointments can be postponed.
We recommend calling your optometrist and discussing your eye health concerns with them to determine if an appointment is necessary.
You can also use our Find an Optometrist function to find an optometrist near you providing telehealth and/or urgent care services. Urgent care is care that can’t be postponed without risk to your health or wellbeing. This may include replacing lost or broken glasses, or investigating red or sore eyes or sudden changes in vision.
