Optometry Australia president Mr Murray Smith has announced his resignation after seven months in the top job to focus on family, health and wellbeing. On a separate matter, state divisions have revealed a new funding model proposal for the national organisation. Read more
Looking beyond its own walls for innovative ideas and sustainable solutions is becoming more crucial for Safilo, Group CEO MR ANGELO TROCCHIA told Insight on a recent trip to Australia, as the Italian eyewear company edges closer to 150 years in business. Read more
A new report showing that 64% of Australian optometrists surveyed have encountered gender bias, discrimination, harassment and aggressive behaviour in the workplace, with 27% in fear of speaking out about such incidents, is “confronting and unacceptable”, says Optometry Australia president Mr Murray Smith. Read more
New six-year data for a defocus lens by Hoya marks the longest study of a myopia control spectacle lens – and answers key questions about rebounding effects and whether the control effect is sustained over time. Read more
A principal optometrist in Lismore is unsure if his business will return to the centre of the disaster-stricken NSW town, stating it would be difficult to relive the devastating impact of recent floods, one of which destroyed his practice that was designed to withstand such events. Read more
The Australian government spent $55 million more on anti-VEGF macular disease therapies in 2020-21 compared to the previous year, with aflibercept (Eylea) maintaining its title as the costliest subsided drug in the country. Read more
Former Optometry Australia president Mr Darrell Baker has been elected as an Australian College of Optometry (ACO) council member for the first time, while president Mr Rodney Hodge and Ms Sophie Koh have been reappointed for a further two-year term. Read more
New Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled his full ministry, including Mr Mark Butler who has taken responsibility for the health and aged care portfolio. Read more
RANZCO has published a new position paper on myopia, advocating for a more nuanced public health policy that incorporates increased outdoor time to limit progression in children while protecting against UV light exposure. Read more
Almost three years since its last major event, the Optical Distributors and Manufacturers Association (ODMA) is basking in the success of O-SHOW22, which could become a permanent biennial fixture for Sydney. Read more