Humanitarian, researcher, and academic Dr Jacqui Ramke gave a lecture at the University of New South Wales as part of the School of Optometry and Vision Science’s Vaegan Seminar series. Read more
Centre for Eye Health celebrates its first 10 years
The Centre for Eye Health (CFEH), located on the Kensington Campus of the University of New South Wales (UNSW), celebrated its first 10 years of operation on Sunday 17 November. Read more
Save Sight Institute’s 2019 KeraClub meeting optimistic and upbeat
KeraClub is a community event organised by the Save Sight Institute (SSI) to link keratoconus (KC) patients with researchers and clinicians. The event is a collaboration between the SSI, the Sydney Eye Hospital (SEH), and Keratoconus Australia. Read more
Bionic eye advances at 2019 Gerard Crock lecture
The results of more than a decade’s work on a bionic eye were showcased in Melbourne for the Centre for Eye Research Australia’s (CERA) 11th Annual Gerard Crock Lecture. Read more
Orthoptics Australia restructures for the future
Following a successful national conference in Sydney, Orthoptics Australia’s (OA) new president will oversee measures designed to bring the organisation in line with modern corporate governance standards. Read more
Artificial Intelligence: Will it replace ophthalmologists?
Ophthalmology’s lead role in the medical use of artificial intelligence (AI) and its future role in the profession were among the key talking points at the recently concluded RANZCO Scientific Congress. Read more
Zeiss gifts ‘gold standard’ optical biometry device to Indigenous eye clinic
Carl Zeiss Meditec has donated its latest generation optical biometry device to the Indigenous Diabetes Eyes and Screening (IDEAS) Van. Read more
SOVS Head of School portrait unveiled
The University of New South Wales’ School of Optometry and Vision Science (SOVS) has continued its long-standing tradition of the honouring former heads of school with an academic portrait. Read more
Australia wins bid for 2021 World Congress of Optometry
Optometry Victoria South Australia (OV/SA) and the Optical Distributors & Manufacturers Association (ODMA) have secured hosting rights for the 4th World Congress of Optometry in 2021. The groups plan to run the event in conjunction with the country’s premiere optical show, O=MEGA. Read more
Transitions launch new point-of-sale materials
Eyecare practices are now able to access a fresh set of Transitions Optical’s latest point-of-sale materials.The materials include window and wall posters, counter and Read more