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New figures have revealed Australian optometrists performed a record number of Medicare consultations last year, while children’s vision assessments increased...

Optometry Australia (OA) has produced a free occupational optometry and safety eyewear guide to help eyecare professionals prevent patient injuries...

Novartis is working to ensure its newly-approved drug Beovu is accessible via the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) at the earliest...

A new approach that uses an algorithm to analyse retinal images could help practitioners select the best treatment for patients...

Italian eyewear group Safilo has sought to galvanise its portfolio of brands, as well as online sales technology, with the...

Prednefrin Forte eye drops can now be prescribed to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme...

Australia’s first myopia management survey has revealed single‐vision distance spectacles are the mainstay of myopia correction in school‐aged children, despite...

A meta-analysis of scientific studies evaluating Zeiss’ At Lisa tri family intraocular lenses (IOL) has offered new insight into its...

A novel eyecare model has been shown to improve near vision and the emotional well-being of visually impaired Australians in...

A world-first clinical trial in Australia is investigating whether vitamin B3 could help protect nerve cells against damage in glaucoma....