With applications for the 2022 Student Leadership Program currently open, Jahin and Azba have encouraged their fellow peers to apply, describing their own experience in the program as valuable, insightful and inspiring.
Optometry Australia catches up with Victorian members Linda Liu and Solana Cua who share their experience in administering COVID-19 vaccines as part of Victoria’s vaccination surge workforce program.
Optometrists can now prescribe Lifitegrast (Xiidra®), a medication for moderate-to-severe dry eye disease used when conventional lubricants have been insufficient in managing the condition. The treatment
addresses ocular surface inflammation, a key component in the development of dry eye disease.
Optometry Australia’s Ben Hamlyn is representing optometry on the OILG. Ben explains the purpose of the group and how the collaboration presents an excellent opportunity to advocate for enhanced access to timely, cost-effective, and affordable eye care for all Australians.
Former Presidents of Optometry Australia came together recently to reflect on the progress of the organisation, to share ideas and to discuss the future of the optometry profession.
With sustainability a key goal of the organisation’s shared strategic plan, Optometry Australia is committed to reviewing the newly released Climate and Health Alliance’s framework on climate change and its applicability to the optometry sector, recognising the correlation between climate and health.
Macular Disease Foundation Australia (MDFA) has reached 100,000 completions on the Check My Macula quiz – and marked the milestone by launching a new series of educational videos to help patients learn more about eye health.
Optometry Australia is calling for expressions of interest for the fourth intake of its Student Leadership Program. There are limited places available for the program which will be hosted via a virtual platform from 7 February 2022.
Do you have questions about different health funds and rebate rules? Do you get confused when claiming a rebate on what you’re allowed to do with which fund? We are here to help.
New standards can now be adopted to improve the quality of health care delivered to patients, including within the optometry sector, with a practice accreditation system being introduced in mid-2022.
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.
