Since assuming the role of President of Optometry Australia in July, Margaret Lam has been very productive attending many meetings with the state divisions, hosting a planning update meeting, and launching new initiatives.
Ahead of R U OK Day, optometrist Andrew Nguyen shares his thoughts on burnout and mental wellbeing in the optometry profession. He explores finding meaning in his work, preventing depersonalisation and keeping the big picture of improved eye health in mind.
One of the world’s leading optometric researchers and academics, Professor Efron is also editor of CXO, a former winner of the H Barry Collin Medal and a Campion of the Order of Australia.
Early registrations are now open for O=MEGA23 in partnership with the fourth World Congress of Optometry. The joint event is expected to attract over 2,000 global professionals.
We are looking to support one member with a study grant to participate in our 2023 Looking Outward on Optometric Knowledge (LOOK) International program to travel internationally and explore advancements in optometry that are not yet available, or readily available, in Australia.
Optometry students Nhi Nguyen and Kim Nguyen reflect on how the 2022 National Optometry Student Conference (NOSC), a 1-day virtual event run by the Optometry Student Society Australia (OSSA), has helped them prepare for life after graduation.
We’re pleased to announce that we have purchased access to Indigenous Allied Health Australia’s Cultural Responsiveness Training, available to all members via the Optometry Australia Institute of Excellence. This course is free for all members.
Optometry Australia has launched a new glaucoma billing tool to assist optometry practices in understanding the financial viability and requirements for glaucoma management within their practice.
Optometry Australia continued to excel in the delivery of an extensive range of member-focused services and programs during the FY2021/2022 financial year with the goal to create exceptional member value for all members, irrespective of their place of residence.
This NAIDOC Week, Optometry Australia celebrates Shaun Tatipata who is the founding Director of Australia’s first Aboriginal-owned optical and eye care provider, Deadly Vision Centre.
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.
