New CEO announced to lead Optometry Victoria South Australia
Optometry Victoria South Australia (OV/SA) has announced its new CEO, Ms Ilsa Hampton, after an intense recruitment process.
Tagged as: OV/SA
Pete Haydon to head up ACO
Pete Haydon is leaving the helm of Optometry Victoria South Australia in November after his appointment as CEO of the Australian College of Optometry.
Tagged as: Career, Employment, Leadership
State conferences pivot to add virtual formats
With coronavirus continuing to cause border closures, lockdowns and restrictions throughout Australia, two states have announced changes to their upcoming conferences with virtual programs introduced.
Tagged as: CPD - education, O=Mega Vic, TLC
Celebrating those without whom we couldn’t Heal Country
In celebrating this NAIDOC week, optometrist Ben Hamlyn says that the teachings of First Nations peoples at Pika Wiya provides the guidance that he needs to continually ensure that he is delivering culturally responsive and appropriate optometry services.
Contact lens guru Tony Phillips a Member of the Order of Australia during 50th anniversary of the approval and sale of first soft contact lens
Adelaide optometrist and contact lens authority, Associate Professor Tony Phillips has been made a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours. The honour was received during the 50th year anniversary of the approval and sale in the US of the first soft contact lens.
Tagged as: Awards - honours - grants-bursaries, Contact lenses, Future, Patient management
Myopes more likely to have poorer sleep quality, small study suggests
People with myopia are more likely to experience poorer sleep quality than people with normal vision, a small Australian study suggests.
Tagged as: Myopia
Visio-vestibular examination change enhances concussion diagnosis and management
Diagnosis and management of youth concussion can be improved by increasing repetitions from 10 to 20 when assessing saccadic eye function and gaze stability, new research suggests.
Tagged as: International, Paediatric optometry, Patient management
Emma receives ACBO award for outstanding results in children’s vision
Young Adelaide optometrist Emma Tucker has received the ACBO Paediatric Optometry award for Flinders University Bachelor of Medical Science/Master of Optometry for her outstanding results in paediatric clinical practice and studies.
Tagged as: Awards - honours - grants-bursaries, Paediatric optometry
OCT in neuro-ophthalmology to be discussed at Blue Sky’s hybrid conference
The use of OCT in neuro-ophthalmology including differentiating true optic nerve swelling and pseudo-optic nerve swelling will be discussed at Adelaide’s Blue Sky hybrid virtual and in-person conference this month.
Tagged as: Blue Sky SA, Eye examinations, Other eye diseases, Patient management
Blue Sky is moving to 2021
Adelaide’s Blue Sky has been rescheduled to 26-27 February 2021 and face-to-face fees for the new date have been reduced.
Tagged as: Blue Sky SA