The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital (RVEEH) is concerned about the exponential rise in ocular syphilis presentations, particularly in women, stemming from what experts have described as a syphilis epidemic in Victoria. Read more
Vision Eye Institute opens new NSW clinic
The Vision Eye Institute (VEI) has opened a new clinic on the New South Wales Central Coast, taking its total network to 28 practices. Read more
Glaukos pens new deal for Preserflo MicroShunt
Glaukos has signed a new license agreement with Santen Pharmaceutical for the Preserflo MicroShunt, obtaining exclusive rights for the therapy in Australia, New Zealand and other territories. Read more
MDFA awards $1 million in research grants to eight projects
Eight Australian researchers are taking their projects to the next level with a share of more than $1 million in research funding from Macular Disease Foundation Australia (MDFA). Read more
Zeiss releases new edition of Field Analyser Primer
Zeiss has released the fifth edition of its popular Field Analyser Primer, titled Excellent Perimetry, featuring twice as much content and expanded chapters on glaucoma management and the basic principles. Read more
BHVI announces return of Myopia Awareness Week – 24-28 May
Eyecare professionals are being urged to remain abreast of the most current myopia management methods as Australian not-for-profit the Brien Holden Vision Institute (BHVI) relaunches Myopia Awareness Week, starting Monday. Read more
Glaucoma Australia launches new family-focused campaign
Glaucoma Australia (GA) has launched a new family-focused awareness campaign called ‘Begins With You’, to mobilise people diagnosed with glaucoma to ask their family, and friends over the age of 50 to get their eyes tested. Read more
Healthia announces new optical acquisitions
Australian allied health group Healthia – which recently entered the optical arena with a multi-million-dollar acquisition of The Optical Company – has announced two practices will be joining its network. Read more
Optometrists back Aussie-developed AI system
Australian optometrists are reporting positive results with a homegrown clinical decision support tool that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse retinal images for features of the major blinding eye diseases. Read more
MDFA-hosted AMD webinar offering 1.5 CPD hours
The Macular Disease Foundation Australia (MDFA) is inviting Australian eye health professionals to join ophthalmologist Associate Professor Wilson Heriot for a webinar focusing geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Read more