Optometry Australia appreciates this is a concerning time for many optometrists, patients and practice owners. This page contains specific clinical advice, regularly updated by our team, to support Optometry Australia members and their patients.

 

Support for our members

We realise this is a difficult and uncertain time for all of us. Optometry Australia’s optometry advisor helpdesk offers our members dedicated experienced optometrists ready to provide confidential support.

Optometry Australia’s advisor helpdesk
Email: national@optometry.org.au
Phone: (03) 9668 8500
Operating hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm AEST

Infection control guidelines and advice

Infection control guidelines and adviceInfection control guidelines and advice

Telehealth

TelehealthTelehealth

Face masks and other PPE

Face masks and other PPEFace masks and other PPE

Contact lenses

Contact lensesContact lenses

Links between COVID-19 and viral conjunctivitis

Links between COVID-19 and viral conjunctivitisLinks between COVID-19 and viral conjunctivitis

Clinical FAQ

Clinical FAQClinical FAQ

The role of eye protection during COVID-19

The role of eye protection during COVID-19The role of eye protection during COVID-19

Optometry practice ventilation

Optometry practice ventilationOptometry practice ventilation

Visual field disinfection considerations

Visual field disinfection considerationsVisual field disinfection considerations

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Acknowledgement of Country

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.