A team of volunteers left the comfort of their optical laboratory for the charred, rugged landscapes of rural Victoria as part of efforts to aid the bushfire recovery. Read more
Lions Outback establishes first ophthalmology clinic outside Perth metro region
A former backpacker accommodation is being transformed into a new eye health clinic in Broome, featuring three resident ophthalmologists available for 24-hour emergency support to service the north west of Western Australia. Read more
Fred Hollows Foundation: Charities face tough year ahead
The Fred Hollows Foundation is warning 2020 could be one of the toughest years in recent memory for Australian charities due to a combination of the coronavirus, a weakening national economy and an outpouring of support for the bushfire crisis. Read more
Silent electric buses pose safety risk to low vision community, NSW inquiry told
A government inquiry into electric buses has heard more than one third of vision-impaired people surveyed have experienced a collision or near-miss with an electric vehicle. Read more
Ellex CEO steps down as company shifts to new business model
Further leadership changes have occurred at Ellex Medical Lasers with the resignation of its interim CEO, as the company prepares to offload its lasers and ultrasound business to focus on higher growth ophthalmic segments. Read more
Multi-million dollar Aussie project to cut optometry false-positive rate
Australian agencies are collaborating with technology firm Big Picture Medical in a $12 million project to develop an AI-assisted platform that could reduce inappropriate patient management at the primary point-of-care. Read more
Safilo introduces new David Beckham range to Australia
Safilo has officially launched the new David Beckham Eyewear collection in Australia, bringing a new range of sunglass and optical offerings to the premium male segment. Read more
Aussie corneal engineering research earns major backing
A Melbourne researcher has received a major funding boost to progress development of a tissue-engineered corneal endothelium for transplant, which could help overcome a global shortage of corneal donations in future. Read more
Lack of funding for non-clinical support revealed in Indigenous eye health review
A new Indigenous eye health study has recommended greater financial backing for non-clinical support providers, a critical factor that has been linked to improved patient appointment attendance.
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National survey sheds new light on ophthalmology training
Ophthalmology trainees have indicated a high rate of satisfaction with their Vocational Training Program, according to the results of Australia’s first Medical Training Survey, released earlier this month. Read more