A clinical trial at Sydney Eye Hospital is evaluating the safety and efficacy of using infrared light to treat macular oedema from retinal vein occlusions, instead of the current standard treatment of eye injections. Read more
New national standard for labelling dispensed medicines
Eyecare professionals who dispense medication are being urged to familiarise themselves with a new national standard about labelling requirements. Read more
Low vision – readiness for school
Vision impairment is a disability of access. DR SUE SILVEIRA explains how orthoptists help children overcome these barriers to participate within most areas of the curriculum. Read more
Run to raise funds for QEI electrodiagnostic machine
Queensland Eye Institute (QEI) ophthalmologist Associate Professor Anthony Kwan is running in the Bridge to Brisbane to raise funds towards a new $150,000 electrodiagnostic machine. Read more
The most light-weight high-end indirect ophthalmoscope
Device Technologies has introduced the OMEGA 600 indirect ophthalmoscope produced by German medical device manufacturer Heine. Read more
What goes into an acetate frame?
With the everyday demands of practice life, it can be easy to lose sight of the effort put into each frame. JED CROTTEY details the design and manufacturing processes behind acetate frames. Read more
ProVision unveils new exit plan program
Australia’s largest independent optometry group has created a new resource to help practice owners map their path to retirement, with an emphasis on maximising business value and protecting the practice’s legacy. Read more
Sexual abuse training for ECPs to protect senior Aussies
The Federal Government is partnering with the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) for an online learning package aimed at helping optometrists, aged care providers and other health professionals deal with cases of sexual abuse. Read more
Full-time Optometrist Opportunity – Specsavers Mittagong
Our Specsavers Mittagong team have a vacancy for an optometrist and are looking to talk to a patient focused professional.
Full-time Optometrist Opportunity – Specsavers Mandurah
Specsavers Mandurah are looking for a patient focused optometrist. In return you will be surrounded by a supportive and highly experienced team of dispensers and retail staff who will ensure you have a smooth transition to all patients.
The store also has a great relationship with a local ophthalmologist.
Contact
Australian employment enquiries: Madeleine Curran – Recruitment Consultant
madeleine.curran@specsavers.com or 0437 840 749