Moving to a rural optometry practice can be rewarding and challenging in equal measure. Specsavers optometrist THUAN TU shares his journey in regional Victoria where he advanced from graduate practitioner to practice manager. Read more
Gene responsible for ageing of eye found
In a discovery that could have significant implications for how age-related ocular diseases are diagnosed and treated, researchers have pinpointed a specific gene linked to the effect ageing has on the eye. Read more
George & Matilda encourages staff to support fire affected communities
George & Matilda has created a new initiative to support communities affected by the 2020 bushfires by incentivising staff to get out and visit impacted regions. Read more
Majority of seniors unaware of their suboptimal vision
A recent survey has found that a majority of 70-year-olds are not aware how poor their vision is or that either getting glasses or changing their prescription could improve it. Read more
ADOA merger continues to progress
Recent changes to bylaws and constitutions are slowly bringing together Australia’s two dispensing organisations, following a 2019 commitment by the representative bodies to merge. Read more
Lab-made collagen fibrils help solve mystery behind corneal healing
A newly developed method of creating collagen fibrils in laboratory conditions might be the key to understanding why the eye sometimes heals with less than perfect results. Read more
Rodenstock goes BIG on customised progressive lenses
German lens manufacturer Rodenstock has announced its new corporate philosophy, which emphasises the degree of customisation possible in its premium progressive lens offerings. Read more
Treatment for CSCR found to have “no benefit”
New research from the University of Bristol and University Hospital Southampton has concluded that eplerenone offers no benefit for patients suffering from central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR), and subsequently should no longer be prescribed for the condition. Read more
New smart contact lens design solves hydration problem
A new smart contact lens design capable of preventing dry eye has the potential to solve a significant problem associated with the emerging technology. Read more
Eye surgeon James Muecke named Australian of the Year
South Australian eye surgeon, blindness pioneer and co-founder of charity Sight for All Dr James Muecke has been named Australian of Year for his tireless efforts to reduce rates of preventable blindness both locally and abroad. Read more