In September, Jingyi Chen attended the National Rural Women’s Coalition’s (NRWC) roundtable on ‘How to achieve gender equality in rural, regional and remote Australia’ on behalf of Optometry Australia to speak about her experiences in this space.
Australian optometrists have once again been honoured with six prestigious awards at the annual American Academy of Optometry (AAO) meeting in New Orleans.
Glaucoma Australia has recently announced the new name of its patient support program, SiGHTWiSE, which is intended to signal a brighter future for people diagnosed with glaucoma and their families.
This month, the Australian College of Optometry (ACO) is celebrating 25 years of optometry services within the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) in Melbourne.
As we approach the Voice Referendum this Saturday, 14 October, the Optometry Australia Board has issued an updated statement on the Uluru Statement from the Heart and the Voice to Parliament.
In a bid to reach 10 million sight test pledges, optometrists are invited to join the #LoveYourEyes campaign by pledging the number of eye tests they will carry out leading up to World Sight Day.
With support from the two local ophthalmology clinics in his area, Tasmanian optometrist Damon Hannay recently established a structured collaborative framework to streamline how patients with glaucoma receive care.
Optometry Victoria South Australia (OV/SA) is undergoing a significant transition as Ilsa Hampton, the Chief Executive Officer, announces her decision to step down from the role. This development comes as part of the OV/SA preparation for an operational integration with Optometry Australia from 1 November.
This year, the theme for Dementia Action Week is “Act Now for a Dementia-Friendly Future”. Taking on this call to action to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for individuals living with dementia is Dr. Marianne Coleman, a Clinical Vision Research Fellow based in Melbourne.
After three days of engaging sessions and valuable networking the highly successful O=MEGA23/WCO4 came to close in Melbourne. Attendees left the event feeling inspired and appreciative for the wealth of knowledge and connections they strengthened.
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.
