Melbourne-based OCT manufacturer Cylite has been awarded the Sir William Hudson Award – the highest accolade an engineering project can receive from Engineers Australia. Read more
Surgical issues top list of ophthalmology medico-legal complaints
A snapshot of medico-legal matters against ophthalmologists insured by an Australian medical defence organisation has found claims for compensation and regulatory complaints most commonly relate to surgical issues involving cataracts, corneal operations and oculoplastic procedures.
‘People are eating themselves blind’ – spotlight on sugar consumption this World Diabetes Day
The Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO) has joined forces with Australian of the Year Dr James Muecke ahead of this week’s World Diabetes Day to highlight the dangers of excessive sugar consumption and reiterate calls for a soft drink ‘sugar tax’. Read more
Changing visual behaviour of 2020 revealed in new survey
Half of the Australian population is experiencing negative impacts to their eyesight due to rapidly changing lifestyles in 2020, according to new research from Zeiss. Read more
Local wholesaler recognised for exceptional customer service
Australian optical wholesaler Modstyle has been recognised for its excellence in customer service, recently crowned ‘National Winner’ in the Optical Services and Supplies business category of the 2020 Australian Achiever Awards. Read more
Australian optometry group acquired in $43 million deal
Australian optometry group The Optical Company (TOC) says it now has a clear mandate to expand its 41-store portfolio after announcing a multi-million-dollar deal to join a major Australasian allied health group. Read more
Aussie-developed glaucoma implant performs well in initial trial
A Victorian biopharmaceutical company has reported positive results from a Phase 1 study examining the safety of its biodegradable implant for glaucoma. Read more
Highs and lows: Medicare stats show service rates return with surprising speed
An Optometry Australia (OA) analysis of Medicare data has confirmed what many already suspected; optometry practices were hit hard when significantly fewer patients came through practice doors during the peak coronavirus period. Read more
Gov report shows ‘substantial’ Indigenous eye health improvements
A new government report has shown that more Indigenous Australians are accessing eye health services than ever before, with significant strides reported in cataract surgery rates and the suppression of trachoma. Read more
‘Flawed’ system leaves region with looming ophthalmology shortage
A regional New South Wales area that may have its ophthalmology services cut in half within months is blaming the shortage on what it describes as a flawed system controlling workforce distribution that “disadvantages” country communities. Read more