Optometry practices are being urged to review their payroll tax obligations and business structures following a court ruling that could put some healthcare businesses in breach of tax laws. Read more
Australian Society of Ophthalmologists demands apology over ‘defamatory’ IRIS claims
The Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO) has defended the organisation that was awarded a $2.2 million government contract to perform cataract procedures in Indigenous communities amid accusations it was charging double the market rate. Read more
Public funding for standalone MIGS procedures a step closer
Government advisors have recommended minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) should be publicly funded as a standalone procedure, following extensive campaigning from Australia’s ophthalmic community. Read more
New range of frames highlights the work of indigenous artists
A new collection of frames that showcases and directly supports the work of Australian Indigenous artists has been released on a national scale. Read more
Centre for Eye Health celebrates its first 10 years
The Centre for Eye Health (CFEH), located on the Kensington Campus of the University of New South Wales (UNSW), celebrated its first 10 years of operation on Sunday 17 November. Read more
Save Sight Institute’s 2019 KeraClub meeting optimistic and upbeat
KeraClub is a community event organised by the Save Sight Institute (SSI) to link keratoconus (KC) patients with researchers and clinicians. The event is a collaboration between the SSI, the Sydney Eye Hospital (SEH), and Keratoconus Australia. Read more
INXS star becomes Glaucoma Australia’s newest ambassador
When Annie Gibbins became CEO of Glaucoma Australia (GA) two years ago, never did she fathom the prospect of fighting for the cause alongside a rock star and the Governor-General. Read more
Hoya secures ‘VIP status’ for Australian border checks
Australian border officials have granted Hoya Lens Australia a special status that will reduce red tape and smooth the supply of its products into and out of the country. Read more
Australian-developed test could reveal progression of eye melanoma
A blood test developed at the University of Queensland (UQ) is able to differentiate between a life-threatening melanoma of the eye and a benign mole. Read more
CooperVision’s MiSight receives FDA approval, to launch in 2020
CooperVision has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its MiSight 1 Day Contact Lens for Childhood Myopia. Read more