Eclipse Bordeaux, one of the most popular frames in the 1990s, has been brought back by Australian eyewear company Modstyle. Read more
Establishing processes for results
In the workshop well-established processes can be the difference between providing quality service or poor outcomes. It’s also an effective tool for training and development, writes Bruce Wain. Read more
Rethinking what’s possible with the enVista IOL
Bausch + Lomb’s latest version of the enVista monofocal recently became available to Australian and New Zealand surgeons along with a new pre-loaded delivery system. Early adopters discuss making it a go-to IOL and how it’s offering increased depth-of-field in many patients.
Full-time opportunity – Specsavers Darwin, NT
Specsavers Darwin North are currently recruiting for a 2 year Fixed Term experienced Optometrist, paying a highly competitive salary of up to $175,000 package (including relocation allowance and up to $40k bonuses, paid half yearly).
Full-time opportunity – New Zealand
Thinking of a sea change, or want to return to NZ? With 56 stores across New Zealand Specsavers has an abundance of opportunities for experienced optometrists.
Optometrist – Joint Venture Partnership opportunity, Mt Isa, QLD
Specsavers has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Optometrist to join as a JVP in our brand-new store coming to Mt Isa.
Specsavers – Highest ever mobile optometry package $180,000
Specsavers is looking for experienced optometrists with an interest in travelling Australia to join our mobile optometry team.
Specsavers Graduate Program – Western Australia
The Specsavers Graduate Recruitment team currently have a number of exciting vacancies available in Western Australia. Whether it be for a new challenge, or perhaps starting afresh and relocating for a different lifestyle – a move to Western Australia could be your first step in strengthening your professional career.
Annual out-of-pocket eye injection costs to double to $3,900 under rebate cut – modelling
Prominent Australian Ms Ita Buttrose has used a National Press Club address to reveal alarming new data showing that 47,000 more Australians will experience severe vision loss or blindness if a Medicare rebate cut for intravitreal injections is given the green light. Read more
Supply debate reignites as optometry boasts strong employment rate
New figures have revealed that optometry graduates have among the highest rates of full-time employment compared with other sectors, sparking debate over future workforce supply that will increase significantly once the first set of graduates emerge from optometry schools in Western Australia and Canberra.