Sight For All co-founder and South Australia’s Australian of the Year Dr James Muecke wants to use his newfound status to prevent diabetes-related blindness worldwide. Read more
Alcon announces plan for ‘multi-year transformation program’
Alongside its third quarter results for 2019, Alcon has announced a multi-year transformation program to invest in strategic growth initiatives. Read more
Australian students awarded global scholarships
Four Australian students have been awarded Practice Excellence Scholarships from the American Academy of Optometry Foundation (AAOF) for their outstanding academic performance and commitment to independent optometry. Read more
Specsavers seeking applications for biggest ever salary package
Specsavers is offering a $225,000 salary package for three optometrist positions located in regional towns across the country, with more to come in the new year. Read more
Ellex in negotiations to offload lasers and ultrasound
Ellex Medical Lasers is in talks to sell the largest component of its three-pronged business, which accounts for as much as 80% of total revenue. Read more
Uncertainty over common optical business structure after tax ruling
Optometry practices are being urged to review their payroll tax obligations and business structures following a court ruling that could put some healthcare businesses in breach of tax laws. Read more
Australian Society of Ophthalmologists demands apology over ‘defamatory’ IRIS claims
The Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO) has defended the organisation that was awarded a $2.2 million government contract to perform cataract procedures in Indigenous communities amid accusations it was charging double the market rate. Read more
Public funding for standalone MIGS procedures a step closer
Government advisors have recommended minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) should be publicly funded as a standalone procedure, following extensive campaigning from Australia’s ophthalmic community. Read more
New range of frames highlights the work of indigenous artists
A new collection of frames that showcases and directly supports the work of Australian Indigenous artists has been released on a national scale. Read more
Centre for Eye Health celebrates its first 10 years
The Centre for Eye Health (CFEH), located on the Kensington Campus of the University of New South Wales (UNSW), celebrated its first 10 years of operation on Sunday 17 November. Read more