RANZCO has announced this year’s postponed 52nd Annual Scientific Congress will take place in November 2021, with Brisbane remaining as the host city. Read more
Novartis acquires gaming tech for ‘lazy eye’
Novartis is collaborating with video game developers and academics to develop digital technology to treat amblyopia following its completed acquisition of US-based software startup, Amblyotech. Read more
Specsavers hosts ophthalmologist for May CPD series
Specsavers has partnered with Associate Professor Colin Chan to deliver a series of professional development webinars this month, covering infectious keratitis, non-infections keratitis, ocular allergy and corneal dystrophy, among others. Read more
Telehealth inaction frustrates sector
The optometric sector has expressed disappointment over a lack of progress to introduce Medicare coverage for telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic, after hoping the measure would have been in place by now, if not several weeks ago. Read more
Major funding boost for optometry consumer awareness campaign
Optometry Australia (OA) has received a government grant worth more than $400,000 to promote optometry and community eye health under its Good vision for life consumer brand through to mid-2021. Read more
Positive results for Australian company testing peptide to target glaucoma
Perth pharmaceutical company NeuroScientific Biopharmaceuticals (NSB) has announced its lead drug candidate slowed glaucoma-induced damage to the optic nerve, in findings that highlight its potential as a clinically useful treatment. Read more
Optometrists vie for supremacy at local business awards
As many as 50 optometry practices are in the running to be recognised for exceptional customer service as part of a local business awards program replicated throughout Sydney and surrounding areas. Read more
Most trusted industry brands revealed
Specsavers, OPSM and Bausch + Lomb have featured in the eyecare categories of the 2020 Australian Trusted Brands Survey, while Guide Dogs Australia emerged as the top charity. Read more
Telehealth to continue gathering pace post-pandemic
Rapid uptake of telehealth services amid the COVID-19 pandemic is energising research focused on new ways to remotely diagnose and monitor eye disease, according to one of Australia’s top-ranked eye research institutes. Read more
ACOD offers fee relief for dispensing students
The Australasian College of Optical Dispensing (ACOD) has announced it will offer fee relief to all students in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. Read more