Internationally recognised optometrist joins George & Matilda
Gerry & Johnson Optometrists, owned and operated by renowned Australian clinical optometrist and researcher Dr Kate Gifford, is the latest …
Artificial Intelligence: Will it replace ophthalmologists?
Ophthalmology’s lead role in the medical use of artificial intelligence (AI) and its future role in the profession were among …
Zeiss gifts ‘gold standard’ optical biometry device to Indigenous eye clinic
Carl Zeiss Meditec has donated its latest generation optical biometry device to the Indigenous Diabetes Eyes and Screening (IDEAS) Van.
Artificial intelligence used to diagnose uveitis
Artificial intelligence is being used to extract hidden information from retinal images of patients with birdshot uveitis, in a hope …
Afghan refugee and optometrist recognised in Deakin Alumni awards
A Deakin optometry graduate, who fled his war-torn homeland for Australia and has gone on to change lives through philanthropy, …
Power compensations in prescription dive masks
A common misconception when glazing dive masks is that the refractive index of water needs to be compensated for. GRANT …
The red reflex: Effective screening or false security?
With the invention of the ophthalmoscope in 1851 came the red-reflex test, which has since been used for the early …
Orthoptics Australia restructures for the future
Following a successful national conference in Sydney, Orthoptics Australia’s (OA) new president will oversee measures designed to bring the organisation …
Australia’s Cylite promises the next generation OCT
An Australian company is taking on the giants of ophthalmology with its own OCT device. LEWIS WILLIAMS looks at what …Don’t run away just yet, follow us on social media!
More ophthalmologists for Far North Queensland
Experienced Brisbane-based ophthalmologists Dr Mark Donaldson and Dr Michael Hogden will periodically travel Cairns to consult and operate at Cairns …
Fresh cash injection for KeepSight diabetes eye screening program
Health Minister Mr Greg Hunt made the announcent on Sunday to mark the beginning of National Diabetes Week. The funding …
UNSW researcher claims American Academy of Optometry award
Mobeen was the recipient of the Joe and Janet Barr Early Career Cornea and Contact Lens Research Award, which grants …
Specsavers Clinical Conference returns for eighth edition
This year’s event will be held over 7–8 Septber at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, and will continue the …
New joint venture turns fishing nets into sunglasses
The first project between the online eyewear retailer and conservation group will see a 600m net, which WFF-Australia purchased last …
Sydney Airport embraces new tech for blind travellers
Aria’s technology works via an app on any iOS or Android device. The user beams live footage to an Aira …