Both sides of the political divide are promising to slash the maximum price Australians pay for a PBS script, if elected to govern at the 21 May election, in a move set to benefit thousands of patients with eye disease. Read more
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RANZCO appoints Mark Carmichael as new CEO
RANZCO has appointed experience medical organisation executive, Mr Mark Carmichael, as its next CEO to replace Dr David Andrews. Read more
Australia’s most-trusted optometry brands revealed
Specsavers has been crowned one of Australia’s most-trusted optometry brands, as judged by Reader’s Digest Magazine’s annual consumer survey, while also being recognised in the Contact Lens Solution and Hearing Services categories. Read more
Longer-acting implant may be better for Aboriginal DMO patients – study
A pioneering study out of Western Australia has shown that a longer acting intravitreal dexamethasone implant (DEX-implant) may lead to better outcomes in some Aboriginal patients with diabetic macular oedema (DMO) compared with the standard of care, anti-VEGF injections. Read more
Aussie parent perceptions of ECPs revealed in new survey
A survey of more than 500 Australian parents of children who see eyecare professionals has revealed the biggest barriers to care during COVID-19, common reasons for seeking a second opinion and perceptions about the expertise of ophthalmologists and optometrists, including the level of care in corporate vs independent settings. Read more
Ophthalmologist departs regional hospital with no obvious successor
Dr Robert Harvey, an ophthalmologist nearing retirement, is dismayed at the lack of action to find a permanent replacement after he recently resigned from a regional Victorian public hospital, creating uncertainty for 150 patients on his surgical waitlist and thousands more attending clinics for chronic conditions like glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Read more
EssilorLuxottica makes play for eyeglass cases and packaging business
As it took 100% control of GrandVision and offloaded 177 stores this month, EssilorLuxottica announced a leadership reshuffle for the optical retail giant, including a new CEO. Read more
Lumibird Medical unveils new Capsulo Nd:YAG laser
Lumibird Medical has launched its new Capsulo Nd:YAG laser platform, designed for efficient and accurate capsulotomy and iridotomy treatments. Read more
Nova Eye Medical officially launches next-gen iTrack Advance
ASX-listed ophthalmic technology company Nova Eye Medical expects more cataract surgeons and comprehensive ophthalmologists to uptake its glaucoma canaloplasty procedure, with the launch of its improved iTrack device in select Europe and Asia Pacific markets this week. Read more