Optometry Victoria South Australia (OV/SA) is thrilled to announce that Richard Lindsay is the recipient of its prestigious Life Membership honour. Life members are recognised for their meritorious contribution of long and distinguished service to the profession of optometry, and Richard’s career exemplifies this dedication.
The 2025 OV/SA Awards were presented on 17 November in Melbourne. We warmly congratulate the 2025 Award recipients, Janelle Scully and Ching Yi Wu, as well as Life Member, Richard Lindsay on their invaluable contributions to optometry.
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.
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.
