How to Plan for Recovery and Growth during COVID-19
As social distancing restrictions are easing, there is an opportunity for optometry practices to look ahead and focus on recovery and growth.
Tagged as: Advantage program, COVID-19, Employment
Optometry Australia CPD offerings (6 June update)
We have curated a range of online education offerings that members can access via our Institute of Excellence and that will help them meet their CPD requirements.
Tagged as: Member services
Optometry Australia members delivering services under the Visiting Optometrists Scheme are invited to give feedback
Optometry Australia members have the opportunity to participate in a quick survey about the Visiting Optometrists Scheme (VOS), with the Commonwealth Department of Health currently reviewing the Service Delivery Standards.
Tagged as: Advocacy & government, Patient management
Free desktop resource in June Pharma to help staff ask patients if they are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin
A cardboard desktop resource to encourage optometrists and practice staff to ask patients if they identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is coming free to every member in the June edition of Pharma.
Tagged as: Indigenous eye health, Patient management, Pharma
iPad perimetry app enables regular home monitoring by AMD and glaucoma patients to detect vision changes
An iPad app allowing regular home monitoring by AMD and glaucoma patients enables them to detect vision changes, prompting them to seek help from their optometrist.
Tagged as: AMD, Glaucoma, Patient management, Practice equipment
Optometry Australia’s coronavirus and infection control guide for returning to practice highlights high level disinfection for tonometer probes
Optometry Australia has compiled coronavirus and infection control advice for optometrists and their staff to assist them to return to work safely and protect patients.
Tagged as: Clinical practice guides, COVID-19, Eye examinations, Patient management, Practice equipment, Practice notes
Optometry Virtually Connected registration now open
Optometry Australia is excited to invite you to register for Optometry Virtually Connected (26-28 June 2020), an innovative way of learning and connecting with colleagues, optometry leaders and product innovators.
Tagged as: COVID-19, Fees & registration, Member services, Sector changes
Optometry Australia CPD offerings (25 May update)
We have curated a range of online education offerings that members can access via our Institute of Excellence and that will help them meet their CPD requirements.
Tagged as: COVID-19, Member services
Online discussion groups to be hosted by Optometry Australia
Online discussion groups hosted by Optometry Australia will help rural optometrists and those with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients connect with colleagues to assess challenges and leverage opportunities during COVID-19.
Tagged as: COVID-19, Indigenous eye health, Remote & rural optometry
iPad App which detects vision problems after stroke may pave way for optometrists to work in neurology wards
A Melbourne optometrist’s research in stroke patients may help pave the way for optometrists to work in hospital neurology wards and use an app to detect vision problems earlier after stroke.
Tagged as: Other eye diseases, Patient management, Practice equipment, Scope of practice