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.
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.
Adelaide’s Blue Sky has been rescheduled to 26-27 February 2021 and face-to-face fees for the new date have been reduced.
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.
The World Council of Optometry has announced that the 4th World Congress of Optometry will now be held from September 8-10, 2023 in Melbourne. O=MEGA21 will proceed as scheduled for an Australian and regional audience from September 2-4 2021 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Optometry Australia’s fifth annual ECO Think Tank has identified supporting the mental health and wellbeing of early career optometrists as a priority.
New Australian research has found that each additional cigarette smoked by ‘heavier smokers’ increases the risk of retinal disorders by 10 per cent.
Adelaide optometrist and clinician/scientist Professor Konrad Pesudovs is the 14th recipient of the prestigious H Barry Collin Research Medal for his outstanding contributions to vision research. We talk to him about his remarkable research career.
Adelaide optometrist José Estevez is part of a team granted $1.4 million government funding to improve detection, screening and treatment of diabetic retinopathy in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
A meta-analysis of studies has provided ‘conclusive evidence’ that regular physical exercise reduces the risk of age-related cataracts.
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.
