Australian optical wholesaler Modstyle has been recognised for its excellence in customer service, recently crowned ‘National Winner’ in the Optical Services and Supplies business category of the 2020 Australian Achiever Awards. Read more
Glaukos introduces the iprism SX
Glaukos has unveiled a new single-use surgical gonioscopy lens that is said to provide exceptional clarity with expanded views of angle structures. Read more
Australian optometry group acquired in $43 million deal
Australian optometry group The Optical Company (TOC) says it now has a clear mandate to expand its 41-store portfolio after announcing a multi-million-dollar deal to join a major Australasian allied health group. Read more
Aussie-developed glaucoma implant performs well in initial trial
A Victorian biopharmaceutical company has reported positive results from a Phase 1 study examining the safety of its biodegradable implant for glaucoma. Read more
Highs and lows: Medicare stats show service rates return with surprising speed
An Optometry Australia (OA) analysis of Medicare data has confirmed what many already suspected; optometry practices were hit hard when significantly fewer patients came through practice doors during the peak coronavirus period. Read more
Gov report shows ‘substantial’ Indigenous eye health improvements
A new government report has shown that more Indigenous Australians are accessing eye health services than ever before, with significant strides reported in cataract surgery rates and the suppression of trachoma. Read more
‘Flawed’ system leaves region with looming ophthalmology shortage
A regional New South Wales area that may have its ophthalmology services cut in half within months is blaming the shortage on what it describes as a flawed system controlling workforce distribution that “disadvantages” country communities. Read more
2020’s top ophthalmology trainers announced
Nine RANZCO Fellows have been recognised as Trainers of Excellence this year, as voted by trainees within the college’s Vocational Training Program (VTP). Read more
Cancer awareness partnership strikes personal note
1st Group, the parent company behind online healthcare booking platform MyHealth1st, has announced a partnership with Cure Cancer to increase cancer awareness. Read more
New Eyecare Plus website wins award
The new Eyecare Plus website has won an Australian Marketing Institute (AMI) Marketing Excellence Award for Sydney digital agency, G Squared. Read more