Prominent Melbourne retinal disease researcher Professor Robyn Guymer is encouraged by the Phase 3 results of a trial she’s been involved in, investigating a new therapy she says is the only intervention shown to significantly slow the growth of lesions in dry AMD. Read more
Specsavers co-founder Dame Mary Perkins made a special appearance to congratulate the first ever Australian and New Zealand recipients of a medal named in her honour recognising outstanding patient care. Read more
The Pharmacy Council of New South Wales has reported a rise in complaints over compounded atropine eye drops, with one patient lodging their grievance with Ahpra after becoming aware the formulation was not prepared under sterile conditions. Read more
RANZCO is supportive of a new CPD framework affecting all Australian medical professionals and is working to ensure it is ready to implement the changes when they come into effect in January 2023. Read more
The World Council of Optometry (WCO) and CooperVision have jointly developed an online myopia management resource designed to enable eyecare professionals – regardless of geographic location – to apply a standard of care to manage the condition. Read more
New research commissioned by Vision Australia shows that more than half of Australian employers have never considered hiring a blind or low vision person. Read more
The first generation of Ray-Ban smart glasses from the highly anticipated EssilorLuxottica-Facebook collaboration have been unveiled and are now available in Australia with a $449 price tag. Read more
A breakthrough bionic eye that delivers high-fidelity visual and spatial perception for blind people is one of 22 industry-led collaborative R&D projects to share in $47.1 million from the Federal Government. Read more
RANZCO has decided to postpone its 52nd Annual Scientific Congress until February 2022, as it aims to give ophthalmologists and other attendees the best chance at meeting at a face-to-face event. Read more
Device Technologies has launched MEGA MONTH, offering exclusive pricing, deals, product demonstrations and opportunities to connect with its representatives for the month of September, in lieu of cancelled conferences. Read more