The University of Melbourne is recruiting optometrists to test new clinical tools, as well as an auditing system, it has developed for management of patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Read more
Top alumni award presented to Fred Hollows CEO
The Fred Hollows Foundation’s CEO Mr Ian Wishart has been awarded the 2019 Chancellor’s Alumni Award from the University of Canberra in recognition of his contributions to the international humanitarian sector. Read more
Vision researcher takes out Victorian science award
Dr Lauren Ayton, senior research fellow, Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences, Department of Surgery (Ophthalmology), The University of Melbourne, has been announced as the Victorian Young Tall Poppy of the Year by the Australian Institute of Policy and Science (AIPS). Read more
BHVI myopia education program available anytime, anywhere
The Brien Holden Vision Institute (BHVI) has made its internationally accredited Myopia Education Program more accessible, following the launch of a new-look format at a global optometry event. Read more
Perth partnership targets childhood blindness and $1 billion market
The Lions Eye Institute (LEI) has signed a commercial partnership that will combine its antisense gene therapy for a leading cause of childhood blindness with a new Australian-developed drug delivery platform. Read more
UTS Orthoptics opens new facility
The University of Technology Sydney’s (UTS) orthoptics department celebrated the opening of its new purpose-built facilities with a clinician’s evening last week. Read more
SOVS Head of School portrait unveiled
The University of New South Wales’ School of Optometry and Vision Science (SOVS) has continued its long-standing tradition of the honouring former heads of school with an academic portrait. Read more
BHVI divisions announce new leadership changes
The Brien Holden Vision Institute (BHVI) has announced new appointments in the public health and science divisions of the organisation. Read more
Victorian eye hospital establishes new orthoptist-led cataract clinic
A new clinic led by upskilled orthoptists is helping the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital (RVEEH) reduce wait times and streamline follow up appointments for cataract patients. Read more
MDFA releases $600,000 in new grants to tackle macular disease
The Macular Disease Foundation Australia (MDFA) has awarded $600,000 in new research grants to advance research into Indigenous diabetic vision loss, sub-retinal fibrosis and novel disease detection methods. Read more