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Registered optometrists outstrip population growth

The number of registered optometrists in Australia has increased by 30.1 per cent over the past decade, compared with the nation’s 12.1 per cent population growth, a new study shows.

Network to improve education on Indigenous eye care and increase Indigenous optometrists

Leaders of optometry schools in Australia and New Zealand are establishing a network aimed at strengthening Indigenous eye care by better educating optometry students and increasing the number of Indigenous optometrists.

Prevalence of hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) retinopathy higher than previously thought

There could be more than 2,000 cases of hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) retinopathy in Australia, according to experts who say long-term users are at greater risk of permanent vision loss than once thought, and Australian screening guidelines are needed.