Melbourne biopharmaceutical company Opthea has completed the patient recruitment phase for the latest trial of its novel therapy for diabetic macular edema (DME). Read more
Adopt a family: Optometrist launches bushfire initiative
A Queensland couple who operate an independent optometry practice have devised a novel plan to support people affected by the bushfire crisis and hope it will catch on in other parts of Australia. Read more
Prominent George & Matilda figure among changes to OA national board
George & Matilda Eyecare’s (GME) Dr Margaret Lam is one of two newly appointed national directors to the Optometry Australia (OA) board. Read more
French company to acquire Ellex assets in multi-million-dollar deal
Ellex Medical Lasers has agreed to sell its laser and ultrasound business segment to French company Lumibird Group for $100 million. Read more
Major Melbourne study a world-first for AMD
An Australian-led study has received $5 million to undertake the world’s most intensive investigation into why a particular group of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) patients are at greater risk of vision loss. Read more
NSW eyecare practices pitch in on bushfire efforts
Eyecare Plus practices located in and near some of the regions hardest hit by the recent New South Wales bushfires have banded together to offer free glasses to affected communities. Read more
Ellex seeks more time to close sale of key business segment
Ellex Medical Lasers has set a new mid-January deadline to complete its ongoing negotiations with a major European group over the sale of its lasers and ultrasound business. Read more
SA Australian of the year’s tireless quest to end blindness
Sight For All co-founder and South Australia’s Australian of the Year Dr James Muecke wants to use his newfound status to prevent diabetes-related blindness worldwide. Read more
Australian students awarded global scholarships
Four Australian students have been awarded Practice Excellence Scholarships from the American Academy of Optometry Foundation (AAOF) for their outstanding academic performance and commitment to independent optometry. Read more
Specsavers seeking applications for biggest ever salary package
Specsavers is offering a $225,000 salary package for three optometrist positions located in regional towns across the country, with more to come in the new year. Read more