Long standing OV/SA member, David Leong shared this photo of 22 alumni from the 1983 University of Melbourne Optometry class, as they celebrated the 40th anniversary of their final undergraduate year. We caught up with David recently to ask about his past 40 years as an optometrist and hopes for the future.
In December 2023, the Optometry Victoria South Australia (OV/SA) Board announced new office bearers for the forthcoming year.
When his science degree didn’t pan out the way he hoped, Samuel Dent found himself picking up an optical dispensing job while he considered his next steps. A few years later, Samuel is the Deakin University OV/SA Student Award winner for optometry, and now he’s looking forward to merging his passions for research and optometry together.
This month, the Australian College of Optometry (ACO) is celebrating 25 years of optometry services within the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) in Melbourne.
Optometry Victoria South Australia (OV/SA) is undergoing a significant transition as Ilsa Hampton, the Chief Executive Officer, announces her decision to step down from the role. This development comes as part of the OV/SA preparation for an operational integration with Optometry Australia from 1 November.
As part of the integration underway between OV/SA, OTas and OA, three new ‘state lead’ positions have been announced, making an important step towards maximising benefits to members and reinforcing local connections.
Congratulations to Alexis Ceecee Britten-Jones, who was awarded the OV/SA Rising Star, and Jacqueline Warren, who was named OV/SA Optometrist of the Year.
The atmosphere at the O=MEGA23 Trade Show was electric as delegates from the optometry and eye care community gathered in Melbourne for three days of learning, networking, exploring the latest innovations and fun connecting with peers from near and far.
A recent survey on ocular genetics completed by the University of Melbourne found optometrists have a high interest in genetic testing and gene therapy, but knowledge gaps around referral pathways still need to be bridged.
UsherKids Australia, a parent-led support organisation, is calling for increased education about the condition, following a collaborative study that found gaps in knowledge among healthcare professionals.
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.
