A recent survey on ocular genetics completed by the University of Melbourne found optometrists have a high interest in genetic testing and gene therapy, but knowledge gaps around referral pathways still need to be bridged.
Shedding light on the application of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) technology not only to eye disease but extending this to brain disease, University of Melbourne’s A/Prof Christine Nguyen and the Australian College of Optometry’s Dr. Adrian Bruce will explore how thinning of retinal ganglion cell layers observed through OCT imaging can be an indicator of multiple different diseases.
Research Fellow from the Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences at The University of Melbourne, Dr. Bao Nguyen, will deliver a much-anticipated keynote presentation at next week’s O=MEGA23/WCO4 conference, focussing on the overlap between migraine and optometry when it comes to diagnosis, management and collaborative care strategies.
While optometrists play a pivotal role in managing a range of eye conditions, their prescribing authority is limited to topical treatments like eye drops and ointments, which are oftentimes inadequate. This is a predicament that David Foresto, optometrist and practice owner in Brisbane, is all too familiar with.
UsherKids Australia, a parent-led support organisation, is calling for increased education about the condition, following a collaborative study that found gaps in knowledge among healthcare professionals.
Myopia Profile, a clinical myopia management information centre for eye care professionals (ECPs), has launched a new, dedicated website and survey to drive engagement for Myopia Action Month.
For the past six months, Claire Ong has been at the forefront of an exciting pilot project at a SA hospital to evaluate how a multidisciplinary approach to eye care could reduce waiting times and minimise the number of unnecessary referrals in the tertiary eye care system.
Two leading academics from the Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences at the University of Melbourne will address the hot topic of blue-light filtering lenses and whether they are useful for managing Computer Vision Syndrome at the upcoming O=MEGA23/WCO4 conference in September.
Optometry Australia has appointed Ramy Aziz to the national board. Bringing blue-chip financial expertise to the table, Mr Aziz was the former Chief Financial Officer of ASX Ltd., and holds a wealth of experience in the finance, strategy, risk and governance sector.
Optometry Australia is pleased to announce that optometrist Michael Yapp will be joining the team in a new role focussed on advancing the profession, scaling up collaborative care and supporting optometrists to practice to full scope.
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.
