The creator of a frames collection that showcases and directly supports the work of Aboriginal artists has partnered with Bond University to offer complimentary spectacles to all Indigenous students at the Gold Coast institute. Read more
RMIT folds optical dispensing course
RMIT University has announced the closure of its Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing, ending a 52-year history of educating and training Australian optical dispensers.
Lions Eye Institute appoints first-ever CEO
The Lions Eye Institute (LEI) has appointed Dr Glen Power to the newly created position of CEO. He arrives with a breadth of senior-level experience in the health sector, including a key advisory role within a state health minister’s office. Read more
Eyecare professionals recognised in 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours
RANZCO’s first female president has joined a Sydney ophthalmologist, one optometrist and an orthoptist in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Read more
EssilorLuxottica secures final GrandVision clearance; unveils sustainable acetate plans
The Turkish Competition Authority has cleared EssilorLuxottica’s GrandVision takeover. It’s the final country to approve the deal, but it won’t be finalised until arbitration proceedings are ironed out between the two companies. Read more
2021 Glaucoma Australia ‘Quinlivan’ Research Grants applications now open
Glaucoma Australia (GA) has opened the applications period for its annual ‘Quinlivan’ Research Grants program, with a funding pool of up to $200,000 this year. Read more
Glaukos announces TGA approval of late-stage glaucoma implant
Glaukos has secured Australian regulatory approval for the Preserflo MicroShunt, offering late-stage glaucoma patients a more elegant surgical alternative to conventional filtration procedures. Read more
Inaugural macular disease study offers fresh insight into patient experiences
The Macular Disease Foundation Australia (MDFA)’s first-ever social impact survey has revealed a quarter of patients have low levels of knowledge of their condition, with roughly the same proportion less than happy with the explanation of their disease by their eyecare professional.
Invoicing and sun lenses: Safilo forges ahead with sustainability goals
Global eyewear giant Safilo is continuing to press ahead with its sustainability agenda with the introduction of electronic invoicing in Australia and the launch of a new sun lens material. Read more
KeepSight message tailored to Darling Downs region
Diabetes Australia (DA) has joined forces with an Indigenous-run health organisation to promote the KeepSight eye check reminder program in the Darling Downs region of southern Queensland. Read more