RANZCO has decided to postpone its 52nd Annual Scientific Congress until February 2022, as it aims to give ophthalmologists and other attendees the best chance at meeting at a face-to-face event.
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Victorian optometrists to administer COVID-19 vaccines
Optometrists have been approved to prepare and administer COVID-19 vaccines in Victoria as the state government works to supercharge the jab rollout.
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Delta disruption: O=MEGA21 cancelled, Eyecare Plus conference postponed
O=MEGA21 organisers have cancelled the event scheduled for September 2-4 in Melbourne, stating that it would have been unwise to postpone due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 lockdowns across Australia.
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Surgeries on hold in regions to boost hospital capacity
A suspension on all but the most urgent elective surgeries has been broadened to cover regional Victoria, Premier Dan Andrews announced as the state registered a record number of COVID-19 cases.
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Stage 4 measures ‘still being clarified’ for Melbourne optometrists
The Victorian Government is yet to clarify how the latest Stage 4 restrictions will ultimately impact optometry in metropolitan Melbourne, contributing to confusion around the extent to which practices can remain open.
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Melbourne elective surgery limited to most urgent cases
The Victorian Government has expanded its suspension on elective surgery to cover all non-urgent Category 2 cases so that nursing staff can be redeployed to assist with the “deeply concerning” COVID-19 outbreak in aged care facilities.
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Elective surgery restrictions reimposed on Melbourne hospitals
The Victorian Government has suspended all Category 3 elective surgery in metropolitan Melbourne to ensure the health system can effectively manage the second wave of the outbreak.
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Optometry Australia slashes membership fees to ease economic headwinds
Optometry Australia (OA) has cut its membership fees in half for optometrists joining or renewing with their state division by 30 June, with payments not due until October this year.
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PM announces freeze to all non-critical elective surgery
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced all non-critical elective surgeries will be suspended across private and public hospitals as the health sector braces for a looming public health emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Telehealth Medicare expansion to cover allied health
Telehealth Medicare items will be expanded to encompass allied health professionals, such as optometrists, by Monday as the Federal Government works to maintain access to healthcare amid the COVID-19 crisis.
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