Optometry Tas

Nominations open for 2024 H Barry Collin Research Medal

Nominations are now open for Optometry Australia's 2024 H Barry Collin Research Medal, which recognises outstanding contributions to the advancement of knowledge in optics, vision science, or clinical optometry.

Joining forces to improve the eye health of Australia’s children

Three of Australia’s national eye health professional organisations have joined forces to design and implement models of care to provide valuable and much needed paediatric ophthalmology services.

Bill Hayden’s lasting legacy in optometry

The optometry community bids farewell to the Hon. Bill Hayden, former federal Labor Leader and governor-general, who passed away, aged 90. Mr Hayden was instrumental in ensuring optometry was included in the original Medibank system, now Medicare.