A recent surge in cybercrime and ransomware attacks has prompted the federal government to promote a suite of resources to help Australians and health institutions build their cyber security resilience.
In an important development, the Victorian Government has announced that optometrists are now recognised as part of the approved workforce to administer COVID-19 vaccines.
Australians with dry eye disease (DED) can now access Cationorm, a new preservative-free dry eye treatment available on the PBS.
Optometry Australia provides a variety of resources to help support, develop and enhance members’ careers. Read on to find out which benefits you can access now.
Optometry Australia is urging members to write to their local Federal MP to stimulate urgent conversations on eye health reform necessary to prevent a tsunami of age-related eye disease.
Each year 250,000 Australians undergo cataract surgery. The new standard for clinical care will optimise the way patients are prioritised for elective cataract surgery, as well as improve their access to care.
Optometry Australia’s report card, released today, provides a ready-reckoner of key outcomes achieved by the organisation on behalf of members during the FY2018-2021 strategic period.
Pete Haydon is leaving the helm of Optometry Victoria South Australia in November after his appointment as CEO of the Australian College of Optometry.
We proudly launch the 2021 ‘Cultural Responsiveness Framework for Optometrists’, developed by optometrist and researcher Dr Mandy Truong in partnership with Optometry Australia.
Optometry Australia recently caught up with members Lauren Chang and John Chen, founders of Mari & Clay. Their sunglasses business focuses on social conscience meeting the founders’ passion for sustainability.
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.
