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Optometry Australia appoints Mark Nevin as CEO

Optometry Australia (OA) has appointed Mark Nevin as its Chief Executive Officer, following the departure of outgoing CEO, Skye Cappuccio.  

Statement regarding commentary on expanding optometrists’ prescribing rights

'Optometry Australia supports respectful, team-based eye care. We agree with the Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO) when it says patient safety must be paramount,' says Dr Theo Charalambous, Optometry Australia President.

Nominations open for 2026 H Barry Collin Research Medal

Nominations are now open for Optometry Australia’s 2026 H Barry Collin Research Medal. The prestigious award recognises outstanding contributions to the advancement of knowledge in optics, vision science, or clinical optometry by a person who is an Australian citizen or a graduate of an Australian optometry school, or who has done a significant part of his or her research in an Australian institution.