From Cairns to Fremantle and Singapore to Dublin, a career in orthoptics can take people places they never thought possible.
Under the theme: ‘Where can orthoptics take you?’ this Orthoptics Awareness Week 2022 (30 May – 3 June), Orthoptics Australia, in partnership with Insight, shares anecdotes from Australian-trained orthoptists to showcase just some workplace destinations within the profession.
Optical dispensers can be influential in maintaining workplace safety and protecting the vision of workers through eyewear, ACOD director CHEDY KALACH explains. Read more
A Tamworth native has brought specialist training in retinal diseases and uveitis acquired at a world-class UK eye hospital back home where it’s needed most. Read more
BOC Ophthalmic Instruments managing director TONY COSENTINO explains why he operates his distribution business on the knowledge that customers will ultimately remember him for the service, not the sale.
STUART KEEL became interested in public health while witnessing stark eye health inequalities as part of the first national eye health survey. The experience has taken his career to the headquarters of the WHO. Read more
Research estimates myopia will affect 50% of the world by 2050, and recent COVID lockdowns appear to have only worsened the situation. As more patients – and their parents – seek effective interventions, practitioners should prepare to meet this oncoming public health demand. Read more
One of the most important presentations at this year’s 52nd RANZCO Congress was the launch of the college’s Vision 2030 and Beyond plan to overcome Australia’s long-standing and complex eye health equity issues. Read more
More younger practitioners are seeking fulfilment in their careers through independent optometry practice ownership. PHILIP ROSE explains how Eyecare Plus can help aspiring business owners with the transition. Read more
A market-leading retinal imaging device was the final instrument Western Australian optometrist ADRIAN ROSSITER needed to modernise his equipment suite. He discusses using the device in an optometry setting. Read more
Researchers, including myself, at Lions Eye Institute (LEI) are developing treatments for genetic eye diseases, including gene replacement therapies for Usher syndrome and novel drugs for retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and Stargardt disease. Read more