Optometry Australia is committed to celebrating the achievements of members and invites you to nominate interesting stories that you think may be of interest to our member community.
The award recognises Maria’s sustained excellence in the supervision, mentoring and training of UNSW Sydney’s higher degree by research candidates.
Optometry Australia is calling for nominations for the 2022 H Barry Collin Research Medal. The prestigious medal recognises outstanding contributions to the advancement of knowledge in optics, vision science or clinical optometry.
Optometry Australia is reviewing emerging evidence on the impact of climate change on eye health. Have your say – join the special interest group event next year and provide feedback on our draft position statement.
Results from Optometry Australia’s recent member survey highlight that 94% of members consider the organisation to be member-focused, with 86% noting they would highly or likely recommend membership.
From Medicare to therapeutic prescribing, Optometry Australia has a long and successful history of advocating for change for the optometry sector and again, there is currently robust activity underway.
A leadership change has seen the appointment of Murray Smith as President and Margaret Lam, Deputy President of the Optometry Australia Board of Directors.
Glaucoma Australia’s new campaign will take place during World Glaucoma Week (6–12 March 2022). The challenge will encourage people to get out and about, explore the visual beauty of their local area and raise much-needed funds.
The Australian optometry community mourns the loss of Douglas McConaghy, a dedicated optometrist who used mobile clinics to bring eye care to regional towns throughout New South Wales.
Australian optometrist Associate Professor Peter Hendicott has commenced his two-year term as president of the WCO. His position was formally ratified at the council’s annual general meeting on 18 November.
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.
