Optometrists across Australia, including the country’s largest optical chains and independent groups, have adapted their service models in response to the COVID-19 emergency and are hopeful of restoring normality to their businesses within a month. Read more
Transitions Optical has responded to consumer demand for a photochromic lens that features faster fade back without compromising lens darkness, with the launch of its next-generation Transitions Signature lenses. Read more
The National Cabinet has announced a moratorium on evictions for the next six months for commercial tenancies in financial distress due to the impact of coronavirus. Read more
Optometry Australia (OA) is seeking to clarify the extent to which optometrists are allowed to practice after it was suggested eyecare professionals should only limit themselves to urgent cases during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Optometry practices, including those in shopping centres, remain exempt from the latest shut-down of businesses across Australia as the Federal Government works to slow the spread of COVID-19. Read more
“If you think compliance is expensive, try non-compliance,” former US deputy attorney general Paul McNulty once said. JULIE LARKIN explains what Fair Work expects from practices.
Optometry practices in all states and territories will be able to continue operating, Optometry Australia (OA) has advised, following confusion about whether eyecare providers could remain open during a shut-down of non-essential services. Read more
The Australian Government and major banks have announced a fresh wave of financial measures – including cash grants, loan repayment deferrals and changes to insolvency laws – to help businesses to remain operational amid the coronavirus crisis. Read more
George & Matilda Eyecare (G&M) has announced the signing of its 92nd practice, making it the third largest optometry group in Australia since launching in 2016. Read more
As Australia’s largest B2B publisher we have been looking at how we can best support our many industries through the changing COVID-19 situation. Read more