A breakthrough bionic eye that delivers high-fidelity visual and spatial perception for blind people is one of 22 industry-led collaborative R&D projects to share in $47.1 million from the Federal Government. Read more
RANZCO congress postponed until February 2022
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. Read more
Device Technologies hosting MEGA MONTH – a month of specials
Device Technologies has launched MEGA MONTH, offering exclusive pricing, deals, product demonstrations and opportunities to connect with its representatives for the month of September, in lieu of cancelled conferences. Read more
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. Read more
MDFA launches diabetic eye disease CPD course for optometrists
Macular Disease Foundation Australia (MDFA) has released a new CPD course for optometrists on diabetic eye disease. Read more
AIHW 2021 report shows Indigenous eye health heading in right direction
The Australian Institute for Health and Welfare (AIHW) has launched its Indigenous eye health measures 2021 report which Vision 2020 Australia says shows measurable progress towards improving the eye health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Read more
Ophthalmologists rank among top earning doctors in latest income data
New income data from the Australian Tax Office (ATO) has revealed ophthalmologists are the second highest paid medical specialty – second only to neurosurgeons – earning more than half a million dollars on average. Read more
Transitions Optical launches new extra dark lens range
Transitions Optical is releasing two new technologies in its extra dark photochromic lens range, Transitions XTRActive Polarized and Transitions XTRActive new generation. Read more
Nova Eye Medical acquires glaucoma patents to drive new product expansion
Australian company Nova Eye Medical has completed a transaction with a US company to acquire a portfolio of patents related to glaucoma treatments. Read more
Fact-based myopia infographic a much-needed resource
Eyecare practitioners will be able to communicate with and involve patients in their myopia management more effectively with the aid of a new infographic that summarises key evidence-based facts and findings of myopia. Read more