Private health fund audits

Australians sweep top awards at American Academy of Optometry

Australian optometry has earned international recognition, with three Australian researchers receiving major awards at the American Academy of Optometry’s 2026 Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California, on 2 October. This recognition highlights the significant contribution Australian optometrists are making to eye health research and innovation on the global stage. 

Improving access to specialist care: the role optometry can play

Optometry Australia is preparing a submission to a parliamentary inquiry into access to and affordability of medical specialists, highlighting opportunities for optometrists to help improve access to eye care for patients. 

Ahpra issues new guidance on financial and commercial conflicts of interest

New interim guidance from Ahpra reinforces the importance of independent clinical judgement and warns employers about commercial pressures that may compromise patient care. The guidance is particularly relevant to optometrists working in environments where commercial or financial incentives may intersect with clinical decision-making.