Optometry Australia is reviewing emerging evidence on the impact of climate change on eye health. Have your say – join the special interest group event next year and provide feedback on our draft position statement.
Results from Optometry Australia’s recent member survey highlight that 94% of members consider the organisation to be member-focused, with 86% noting they would highly or likely recommend membership.
From Medicare to therapeutic prescribing, Optometry Australia has a long and successful history of advocating for change for the optometry sector and again, there is currently robust activity underway.
A leadership change has seen the appointment of Murray Smith as President and Margaret Lam, Deputy President of the Optometry Australia Board of Directors.
Glaucoma Australia’s new campaign will take place during World Glaucoma Week (6–12 March 2022). The challenge will encourage people to get out and about, explore the visual beauty of their local area and raise much-needed funds.
The Australian optometry community mourns the loss of Douglas McConaghy, a dedicated optometrist who used mobile clinics to bring eye care to regional towns throughout New South Wales.
Australian optometrist Associate Professor Peter Hendicott has commenced his two-year term as president of the WCO. His position was formally ratified at the council’s annual general meeting on 18 November.
With applications for the 2022 Student Leadership Program currently open, Jahin and Azba have encouraged their fellow peers to apply, describing their own experience in the program as valuable, insightful and inspiring.
Optometry Australia catches up with Victorian members Linda Liu and Solana Cua who share their experience in administering COVID-19 vaccines as part of Victoria’s vaccination surge workforce program.
Optometrists can now prescribe Lifitegrast (Xiidra®), a medication for moderate-to-severe dry eye disease used when conventional lubricants have been insufficient in managing the condition. The treatment
addresses ocular surface inflammation, a key component in the development of dry eye disease.
