Financial hardship taken into consideration as OBA fee rises 3% again
The Optometry Board of Australia (OBA) has increased its annual general registration fee for a third year in a row …
Ivantis to pay Glaukos US$60 million in MIGS patent settlement
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NSW optometrist who saved child from brain haemorrhage awarded Dame Mary Perkins Medal
Specsavers co-founder Dame Mary Perkins made a special appearance to congratulate the first ever Australian and New Zealand recipients of …
Complaints over compounded atropine eye drops in NSW
The Pharmacy Council of New South Wales has reported a rise in complaints over compounded atropine eye drops, with one …
Brisbane practices join National Optical Care
National Optical Care (NOC) has welcomed another new practice to its expanding portfolio.
Cylite continues to grow and launches new website
Australian HP-OCT manufacturer Cylite continues to grow with an ever-expanding workforce and the launch of its new website.
A hard pill to swallow: oral medication prescribing rights for optometrists
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‘Damning’ survey finds employment discrimination rife for low vision Australians
New research commissioned by Vision Australia shows that more than half of Australian employers have never considered hiring a blind …
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