Indigenous eye exams on the rise
Indigenous eye examinations are rising but there is still a way to go to close the gap for vision.
Tagged as: Diabetes, Indigenous eye health, Patient management, Remote & rural optometry
Optometry Australia Institute of Excellence launches
Optometry Australia today launched the Optometry Australia Institute of Excellence, a new online destination created to meet members’ learning needs and the place where they can access a comprehensive suite of quality and online resources anytime, anywhere.
Tagged as: Member services, Pharma, Sector changes
New macular disease trials currently recruiting
Australian patients with diabetic macular oedema (DMO) or wet age-related macular degeneration (wet-AMD) are needed to take part in two Roche sponsored trials.
Tagged as: Other eye diseases
RANZCO developing guidelines for injections by non-ophthalmologists
RANZCO is developing guidelines for health professionals other than ophthalmologists, including optometrists, to give anti-VEGF injections.
Tagged as: AMD, Diabetes, Future, International, Other eye diseases, Patient management, Scope of practice
Changing CPD registration – we have you covered
Optometry Australia’s CPD programs and ongoing commitment to create a quality online CPD destination, means it is well placed to support members meet changes announced today by the OBA.
Tagged as: AHPRA & OBA, Sector changes
Research to support diabetic eye care
A short online survey aims to identify areas that optometrists can be supported in diabetic eye care delivery and management.
Tagged as: Diabetes, O=Mega Vic, Patient management, Universities
Meet Sophia a young professional who decided to be an independent optometrist
ProVision helps independent optometrists at different stages of their careers from graduation to retirement.
Tagged as: Employment, O=Mega Vic
Optometry guidelines to prevent falls in older patients
Guidelines to help optometrists prevent falls in older patients have been developed.
Tagged as: Clinical practice guides, Patient management, Universities
Tools to improve screening for migraine
Optometrists are being encouraged to improve screening for migraine.
Tagged as: O=Mega Vic, Patient management, Universities
New youth private health insurance discounts
Australians aged 18 to 29 now have the opportunity to save up to 10 per cent on their private health insurance premiums.
Tagged as: Advantage program, Insurance, Member services