Optometry Australia member and Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the QUT Centre for Vision and Eye Research, Dr Rohan Hughes, has secured significant funding from the American Academy of Optometry Foundation (AAOF) to investigate the early warning signs of myopia in Australian children.
Working in optometry means wearing many hats. At Optometry Australia, we’re always looking for ways to make the day-to-day just a little bit easier for our members. That’s exactly why we’re thrilled to announce our new partnership with VistaPrint.
Optometry Australia is seeing increased concern from members about leave requests being unreasonably denied and approved requests being cancelled. These actions may breach legal entitlements. We are working closely with members and the employment law team at Industry Legal Group to address these issues when they arise and help ensure you’re treated fairly at work.
Mental health is an ongoing priority. At Optometry Australia, we are continuing to expand our mental health and wellbeing support in response to the real and rising needs of our members and the profession.
As our national Myopia Awareness Campaign ‘Off Screens, Outside, Optometrist’ continues to build momentum across the country, we’ve released a new clinical resource to support our members in delivering confident, evidence-based myopia care.
The Federal Government’s 2025–26 Budget has committed to banning non-compete clauses in most employment contracts. Optometry Australia’s legal partner, ILG, has prepared a detailed summary of the proposed changes.
Optometry Australia invites Expressions of Interest for our new Myopia Management Community of Practice and Education (COPE) Group, launching mid-June 2025 to coincide with our National Myopia Awareness Campaign. Apply by 26 May 2025.
Optometrists aren’t just making a difference in the practice room – they’re making waves in cinemas too.
Deakin University’s Christopher Law shares some handy digital health and AI tips for optometrists, as well as his thoughts on embedding digital health into optometry clinics.
Optometry Australia extends a sincere thank you to all members who expressed interest in the inaugural open round of our Advanced Practice Recognition (APR) Program – Glaucoma.
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.
