We congratulate the finalists of the OV/SA 2025 Rising Star of the Year Award: Simi Sarin and Dr Ching Yi Wu. From Ching Yi’s groundbreaking discovery of a new immune cell to Simi’s pioneering work in equitable access to eye care and advanced glaucoma management, their innovative approaches and commitment to mentorship are forging a dynamic future for optometry in Australia.
Leading South Australian eye health professionals have joined forces to call for the implementation of universal pre-school vision screening across the state, following the successful launch of the campaign in Adelaide earlier this week.
With the March 2026 South Australian State Election fast approaching, South Australian State Lead Cassandra Haines is partnering with local eye health leaders to drive advocacy that puts children’s eye health firmly on the agenda.
Congratulations to the finalists of the OV/SA 2025 Optometrist of the Year Award: Ahmed Azzam; Janelle Scully and Chamini Wijesundera. Meet each of these outstanding optometrists and discover how they have made invaluable contributions to our profession.
Following extensive consultation with Optometry Australia and other key eye care stakeholders in South Australia, new Ophthalmology Clinical Prioritisation Criteria (CPC) for frequently referred ophthalmology conditions have now been published on the SA Health website.
Nominations are now open for Optometry Victoria South Australia’s 2025 Rising Star, Optometrist of the Year and Life Member Awards. These Awards shine a light on OV/SA members who go above and beyond for their patients, their peers, and their profession. Nominate someone you know before 21 July 2025. And yes, you are invited to self nominate!
Katie Tran (Flinders University) and Rita Abou-Issa (The University of Melbourne) are the winners of the 2025 OVSA Student Academic Awards, announced recently. We caught up with Katie and Rita recently to find out about what’s next for their careers as optometrists.
With a passion for travelling and improving eye health in regional areas, no two days are the same for South Australian outreach optometrist Stephanie Callisto. We caught up with Stephanie, who is also an OV/SA Board member, to discuss what motivates her and how she stays grounded.
OV/SA’s Looking Outward on Optometric Knowledge (LOOK) Local Scholarship is now open for applications. Established last year to facilitate Australian-based study tours for an OV/SA financial member, the Scholarship is intended to directly improve eye health of local communities throughout Victoria and South Australia.
“Optometry should not just be a job. It is an opportunity to make life better for many people” – OV/SA Life Member award winner John Farmer OAM discusses his life-changing work in Papua New Guinea and the future of optometry.
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.
