Optometry Australia is looking to support two members with study grants to participate in its 2024 Looking Outward on Optometric Knowledge (LOOK) International program.
In his busy metropolitan practice, Darrell Baker often sees patients with eye conditions that would benefit positively and immediately from oral prescriptions. However, he is left deeply frustrated when he is unable to provide this service, despite it falling comfortably within his scope of practice.
Following the success of the COPE groups for Glaucoma and Rural Care, Optometry Australia is convening a new Group of Practice with a focus on practitioners who have a special interest in paediatric care.
In the lead up to National Diabetes Week (9 – 15 July), optical health professionals are being encouraged to understand and familiarise themselves with the clinical signs and symptoms of dry eye disease among patients who have Type 2 diabetes, with more than 50 percent of those with the condition remaining undiagnosed.
Kylie Harris has been appointed to the position of Director of Operations at the Australian College of Optometry (ACO).
The 2023 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Conference (NATSIEHC23) recently took place over three days on Dharug Country in Western Sydney. The remarkable event drew in over 240 delegates, including over 40 optometrists.
In its fourth year running, Optometry Virtually Connected 2023 once again broke registration records and received high praise from attendees, cementing itself as a new staple of Optometry Australia’s annual calendar.
Professor Suzanne M.J. Fleiszig is the 17th recipient of the prestigious H Barry Collin Research Medal for her outstanding scientific contributions to the field of cornea and contact lens research.
For over 20 years, Richard Johnson has worked as the principal optometrist in the ophthalmology department at Greenlane Hospital in New Zealand. Every day, he is witness to the benefits that this collaborative care approach brings not only to patients, but to the broader health system.
It’s a common misconception that reaching out for help is a sign of weakness. On the contrary, there are numerous benefits to asking for help when needed, and Optometry Australia has a wide array of tailored resources available for all members who may be looking for support.
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.
