Glaucoma Australia (GA) has appointed Ms Maree O’Brien as its new president who will replace the outgoing Associate Professor Simon Skalicky who has served the charity organisation for the past seven years. Read more
Optometry Australia unveils three-year plan
Optometry Australia (OA) is planning to expand its education programs internationally to showcase the contribution optometrists make to Australian eye health, while also meeting its social obligations by sharing knowledge in countries where the profession is less advanced. Read more
Link between screen time, myopia and sleep in Aussie study
An optometrist’s research at Flinders University has established a link between myopia and poor sleep quality due to increased screen time. Read more
Gail Giordani appointed to head Zeiss Vision Care ANZ
Zeiss has announced former managing director of Carl Zeiss Vision South Africa Ms Gail Giordani will head its vision care business in Australia and New Zealand, taking over from Ms Hilke Fitzsimons. Read more
CPD on offer in upcoming OCT-A webinar
Sydney medical retina specialist Dr Robert Chong is presenting a Zeiss-hosted webinar where he will offer practical advice on embedding OCT-angiography (OCT-A) into the practice. Read more
People on the move – June 2021
Welcome to ‘People on the move’, Insight’s new monthly bulletin to keep the Australian ophthalmic sector updated on new appointments and personnel changes. Read more
Victorian ECPs been here before as lockdown extension decision looms
Victorian eyecare professionals will find out over the next 48 hours whether they can return to routine care and elective surgery as planned this week, as the end date for the circuit-breaker lockdown remains in doubt. Read more
Prednefrin Forte shortage – TGA approves alternative product
Allergan has secured regulatory approval for an alternative product to address a Prednefrin Forte shortage in Australia. Read more
Conjunctivitis impacts Queensland AFL competition
A conjunctivitis outbreak has caused major disruption to a semi-professional AFL competition in Queensland after dozens of players from two teams became infected. Read more
Mother’s plight sparks $750K donation for LEI stem cell robot
A mother’s moving speech about her sons’ blinding genetic condition has prompted a prominent Perth family to donate $750,000 for a stem cell robot at the Lions Eye Institute (LEI). Read more