An opportunity is available for an optometrist to support the establishment of an integrated and comprehensive model of eye care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Alice Springs region.
As we approach Myopia Awareness Week, the eye health sector is being urged to ensure myopia management is an essential part of child eye health. O=MEGA23/WCO4 will feature the latest research around myopia as part of its rich and diverse conference program.
A South Australian hospital has introduced a new, innovative model of care that will see optometrists working in collaboration with ophthalmologists to reduce patient waiting times and improve access to primary eye care.
Optometry Australia has commended the Federal Minister for Health, Mark Butler, on the Strengthening Medicare initiatives that have been announced ahead of the 9 May Federal Budget.
As part of our Good vision for life consumer campaign, all Optometry Australia members have access to a collection of free eye health brochures and forms that can be downloaded and shared with your patients.
Applications are open for the 2023 Optometry Australia Student Leadership Program, closing on Wednesday, 31 May 2023.
The Australian optometry community mourns the loss of John Rees, a dedicated leader and tireless advocate for the field of optometry. As a former President of Optometry Australia from 1984-1986, John was instrumental in advancing the profession and improving the eye health of many through his dedication and passion.
Three years on from the Optometry Board of Australia’s (OBA) changes to professional development registration standard, Optometry Australia’s Policy & Standards advisor Cassandra Haines reflects on how this change has affected members and how to get the most benefit from the current model.
With regular visits to optometrists and ophthalmologists when he was young, Simon has always felt engaged with the world of optometry. As a member of ‘a family of myopes’, visits were never a foreign experience, with regular examinations for his childhood strabismus acquainting him with the lenses and equipment from an early age. Now twenty years into his optometry career, he reflects on what he’s achieved across the industry.
Ahpra and the National Boards will implement a culturally safe notification process as part of their commitment to eliminate racism from healthcare.
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.
