RANZCO’s first female president has joined a Sydney ophthalmologist, one optometrist and an orthoptist in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Read more
2021 Glaucoma Australia ‘Quinlivan’ Research Grants applications now open
Glaucoma Australia (GA) has opened the applications period for its annual ‘Quinlivan’ Research Grants program, with a funding pool of up to $200,000 this year. Read more
Glaukos announces TGA approval of late-stage glaucoma implant
Glaukos has secured Australian regulatory approval for the Preserflo MicroShunt, offering late-stage glaucoma patients a more elegant surgical alternative to conventional filtration procedures. Read more
Inaugural macular disease study offers fresh insight into patient experiences
The Macular Disease Foundation Australia (MDFA)’s first-ever social impact survey has revealed a quarter of patients have low levels of knowledge of their condition, with roughly the same proportion less than happy with the explanation of their disease by their eyecare professional.
Invoicing and sun lenses: Safilo forges ahead with sustainability goals
Global eyewear giant Safilo is continuing to press ahead with its sustainability agenda with the introduction of electronic invoicing in Australia and the launch of a new sun lens material. Read more
KeepSight message tailored to Darling Downs region
Diabetes Australia (DA) has joined forces with an Indigenous-run health organisation to promote the KeepSight eye check reminder program in the Darling Downs region of southern Queensland. Read more
Glaucoma Australia appoints new president
Glaucoma Australia (GA) has appointed Ms Maree O’Brien as its new president who will replace the outgoing Associate Professor Simon Skalicky who has served the charity organisation for the past seven years. Read more
Optometry Australia unveils three-year plan
Optometry Australia (OA) is planning to expand its education programs internationally to showcase the contribution optometrists make to Australian eye health, while also meeting its social obligations by sharing knowledge in countries where the profession is less advanced. Read more
Link between screen time, myopia and sleep in Aussie study
An optometrist’s research at Flinders University has established a link between myopia and poor sleep quality due to increased screen time. Read more
Gail Giordani appointed to head Zeiss Vision Care ANZ
Zeiss has announced former managing director of Carl Zeiss Vision South Africa Ms Gail Giordani will head its vision care business in Australia and New Zealand, taking over from Ms Hilke Fitzsimons. Read more