EssilorLuxottica has reaffirmed its goal to complete the acquisition of optical retail giant GrandVision within the next 18 months following the announcement of a new investigation by the European competition watchdog. Read more
Chinese ophthalmologist and coronavirus whistle-blower dies
An ophthalmologist who Chinese authorities attempted to silence during the initial stages of the coronavirus outbreak has died after contracting the disease himself from a glaucoma patient. Read more
Questions over economic viability of MBS proposals
Proposed cuts to the rebate and fee for intravitreal injections will impact bulk billing services and access to treatment, Australia’s ophthalmic sector has warned. Read more
ADOA merger continues to progress
Recent changes to bylaws and constitutions are slowly bringing together Australia’s two dispensing organisations, following a 2019 commitment by the representative bodies to merge. Read more
QEI clinic unveils new cross-linking technology for corneal procedure
The Queensland Eye Institute (QEI) has become the first clinic in Australia to offer a new topography-guided corneal collagen cross-linking treatment to keratoconus patients. Read more
Warning to Australian eyecare professionals over coronavirus outbreak
Australian ophthalmologists have been warned that patients presenting with conjunctivitis could be infected with the deadly coronavirus, as the sector’s peak bodies urge eyecare professionals to be wary of people who have travelled from China. Read more
Novartis secures approval for AMD drug in Australia
Australia’s ophthalmic community has welcomed the approval of Novartis’ latest therapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). Advocates hope the decision will lift treatment adherence rates across the country. Read more
Misconceptions and quirks of Australians unveiled in new eye health survey
Australia’s spending and hygiene habits have been laid bare in a survey that casts a new light on the country’s general attitudes and understanding of eyecare. Read more
RANZCO outlines stance on blue light
A newly published RANZCO position paper has suggested there is little to no evidence blue light blocking spectacles improve visual performance or protect macular health, however screen-emitted blue light may interrupt circadian rhythms. Read more
Eye surgeon James Muecke named Australian of the Year
South Australian eye surgeon, blindness pioneer and co-founder of charity Sight for All Dr James Muecke has been named Australian of Year for his tireless efforts to reduce rates of preventable blindness both locally and abroad. Read more