Glaucoma Australia (GA) is set to extend its reach and capacity to eliminate glaucoma-related blindness after announcing Governor-General Mr David Hurley will become patron of the charity. Read more
DFV signs distribution deal for E-Eye dry eye device
Designs For Vision (DFV) has become the new Australian distributor of the E-Eye intense regulated pulsed light (IRPL) device for dry eye disease and meibomian gland dysfunction. Read more
George & Matilda recognised for outstanding growth
For the second year in a row George & Matilda Eyecare has been recognised with top honours at the Australian Growth Company Awards. Read more
Eye injections top of agenda for ‘scope of practice’ advisory group
Optometrists performing intravitreal injections is one of several key issues to be addressed by a newly formed Optometry Australia (OA) advisory committee established to identify future opportunities for the profession. Read more
German manufacturer licenses BHVI algorithms for new device
The Brien Holden Vision Institute (BHVI) has signed a licensing agreement that will see its algorithms for tracking and estimating refractive error incorporated into a world-first instrument for myopia management. Read more
Australian College of Optometry extends clinic network
The Australian College of Optometry (ACO) has established a public health optometry clinic in a new state responding to unmet eyecare needs in both the general population and disadvantaged communities. Read more
Melbourne study to put new AMD tools under microscope
The University of Melbourne is recruiting optometrists to test new clinical tools, as well as an auditing system, it has developed for management of patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Read more
Optometry Giving Sight establishes new board
International charity Optometry Giving Sight (OGS) has announced a new board of directors who will steer the organisation towards new priorities. Read more
Top alumni award presented to Fred Hollows CEO
The Fred Hollows Foundation’s CEO Mr Ian Wishart has been awarded the 2019 Chancellor’s Alumni Award from the University of Canberra in recognition of his contributions to the international humanitarian sector. Read more
Vision researcher takes out Victorian science award
Dr Lauren Ayton, senior research fellow, Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences, Department of Surgery (Ophthalmology), The University of Melbourne, has been announced as the Victorian Young Tall Poppy of the Year by the Australian Institute of Policy and Science (AIPS). Read more