A free webinar next month will delve into property investment for health professionals, including advice on accessing government funds for investment properties, tax benefits, and legislative changes on stamp duty. Read more
RANZCO joins call for manufacturers to standardise digital imaging
RANZCO has endorsed calls for ophthalmic device manufacturers to standardise image formats, with proponents stating it is one of the most important issues preventing the profession from greater clinical and academic progress. Read more
New Broome clinic opens with major Zeiss donation
Zeiss has donated a suite of ophthalmic equipment worth an estimated $1.5 million to the Kimberley region’s first permanent eye clinic based in Broome, which opened for the first time to patients last week. Read more
National Optical Care unveils subscription business model for independents
National Optical Care (NOC) will next month be launching a new division of its business that offers independent optometry practices new subscription-based buying group and managed services opportunities. Read more
O=MEGA21 speakers unveiled as support ramps up for event
O=MEGA21 organisers are confident of a “strongly compliant” COVID-safe event, as more than 90% of the trade fair space was snapped up within 48 hours of launching the floorplan. Read more
Educators unite to increase Indigenous optometrist numbers
Leaders of optometry schools in Australia and New Zealand/Aotearoa have formed a new alliance aimed at strengthening Indigenous eyecare through better student education and increasing the number of Indigenous optometrists. Read more
OCANZ examining graduates’ readiness for workplace
The Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand (OCANZ) is funding the inclusion of optometry-specific questions into an Australian Government survey to hear from graduates and employers about how well universities are preparing students for the workplace. Read more
Future dispensers benefit thanks to donation from ‘industry legend’
The Australasian College of Optical Dispensing (ACOD) has received a significant donation of frames with a retail value exceeding $250,000. Read more
Ellex-Quantel Medical merger takes shape
The parent company of newly acquired ophthalmic device manufacturer Ellex has announced the appointment of a new CEO, with the entity officially taking over the distribution of Quantel Medical equipment in Australia this month. Read more
Scope-of-practice battles reignite in US
Ophthalmologists in Florida are vehemently opposing “dangerous legislation” that would allow optometrists to perform certain types of eye surgery and prescribe medications. Read more