A parliamentary inquiry into diabetes has highlighted the essential role of optometry and optometrists in the management and treatment of diabetic eye disease. Optometry Australia is pleased to see our submission has been included in the final report, which acknowledges the importance of eye health and vision in diabetes care.
The inaugural OV/SA Looking Outward on Optometric Knowledge (LOOK) Local Scholarship has been awarded to Victorian member, Madeline Baker. She will use her scholarship to investigate the factors behind the prevalence of mental ill-health in the optometric workforce, then develop a comprehensive mental health and wellbeing framework.
Meet the 2023 OV/SA Student Award winner for The University of Melbourne, Anna Reid. OV/SA awards are given to students, as selected by their university faculty, who demonstrate both academic excellence and commitment to patient care and professionalism.
Optometry Australia has taken a pivotal role in addressing the looming myopia epidemic, bringing much-needed attention to the pressing global issue in a recent special appearance on Channel 7’s House of Wellness.
From growing up in the coastal city of Galinyala (Port Lincoln) to setting down roots in Tarndanya (Adelaide), Ngarrindjeri woman Sara Carrison has built an impressive career championing First Nations eye health.
Optometry Australia is pleased to become a member of the First Nations Eye Health Alliance (FNEHA) and support its mission of enhancing eye health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
If a member is interested in adding a profile to their ‘Find an Optometrist’ search results on the GVFL website, here is a helpful step-by-step guide to simplify the process.
Judy Nam had the opportunity to travel to the UK as part of her 2024 LOOK International scholarship. In this article, she shares discoveries from her trip, focusing on how the integration of digital health technologies has shaped and enhanced the UK’s public eye care systems.
Optometry Australia is inviting expressions of interest from members in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania to join the State Advisory Committee. This is a unique opportunity to have input into the work of the association and contribute to the future of optometry and eye care in these regions.
Optometry Victoria South Australia (OV/SA) is delighted to welcome the SA Government’s decision to expand the GlassesSA program, as outlined in the SA State Budget 2024-25.
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.
