He was a strong supporter of the Asia-Pacific Acady of Ophthalmology, serving as its president, secretary-general and contributing to its global development.
“Arthur Lim Read more
Italy seeks extra $1.72 billion in damages from 2 drug companies
Now, Italy’s health ministry is seeking an additional euro 1.2 billion ($A1.72 billion) in damages.
The health ministry says the companies had a Read more

Valeant increases offer for Allergan to $US55 billion
That increases Valeant’s offer to approximately $55 billion in cash and stock, up from the approximately $49 billion the company had offered two days Read more

Hugh Taylor takes up presidency of the International Council of Ophthalmology
Dean of the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, Professor Stephen Smith, congratulated Professor Taylor on his appointment.
“Professor Taylor Read more

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Luxottica’s $33.5m Defence contract axed over incorrect handling of data
Luxottica operates a large retail footprint, including nearly 400 OPSM stores, as well as Laubman & Pank in Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia.
A Read more

$1.126 million funding for National Eye Health Survey
Ms Gersbeck said Australians’ eye health is at-risk as the population ages.
It is estimated that almost 85 per cent of all vision impairment Read more
OBA’s ‘standing’ case thrown out by Queensland Supreme Court
A legal victory for ophthalmologists in the Supreme Court of Queensland on 19 November has not alleviated concerns about patient safety, according to the Australian Society of Ophthalmologists and The Royal Australian College of Ophthalmologists.

Community Reference Group to advise AHPRA and national boards
The CRG will be heard at the “very heart” of the National Registration and Accreditation Sche (National Sche) with the establishment of a Community Read more

Southern Regional Conference remains a strong fixture
Optometrists could earn up to 55 CPD points through the education program, with sessions running over three day and dual streams held concurrently on Read more