‘Win-win’ for Eyecare Plus and EYEPRO
an independent optometry group from New Zealand.
Tagged as: Sector changes
Medicare a highlight in 100 years of milestones
Achieving Medicare rebates for optometry consultations is Optometry Australia’s most significant achievement in its 100-year history.
Tagged as: Milestones
Stem cell research tackles blindness from genetic conditions
Children with genetic conditions that cause blindness may benefit from new government funding.
Tagged as: Other eye diseases, Patient management, Universities
Funding for more rural retinal cameras and training
New government funding will enable retinal cameras and training at nearly 150 sites nationwide.
Tagged as: Indigenous eye health, Patient management, Practice equipment, Stakeholders & partners
PhD students and supervisors co-author winning research paper
awarded by Clinical and Experimental Optometry’s Editorial Board.
Tagged as: Clinical & Experimental Optometry (CXO)
Spectacles scheme announcement marks big win for Optometry Australia
says Optometry Australia’s CEO Lyn Brodie.
Tagged as: Indigenous eye health, Stakeholders & partners
Co-management not to be sneezed at
Patients with allergic rhinitis and allergic conjunctivitis should often be co-managed with other health professionals to improve symptoms.
Tagged as: Other eye diseases, TLC Tas
CXO journal’s profile continues to grow
is proving to be a valuable commodity.
Tagged as: Clinical & Experimental Optometry (CXO)
Amalgamation talks underway between Victoria and South Australia
Optometry Victoria and Optometry South Australia are in advanced discussions about amalgamating the two state organisations into one representative body.
Tagged as: Future, Leadership, Member services, Milestones
UNSW launches Dry Eye clinic as part of social media campaign
to raise awareness of the disease and launch its Dry Eye Clinic.
Tagged as: Dry eye, Patient management, Universities