MATTEO ACCORNERO was appointed to lead Luxottica’s retail business in ANZ a year ago and is now overseeing a major investment program across the company’s optical stores aimed at elevating the end-to-end customer experience.
Easier exchange: Standardisation of ophthalmic imaging
Insight investigates the major challenges of accessing and sharing digital images captured on multiple ophthalmic devices, and whether proprietary interests take precedence over clinical convenience. Read more
Practical frame adjustment guide – Part 2
In the second part of his series on frame adjustment, MURRAY O’BRIEN covers the most salient practical points that differ for various frame types and materials. Read more
It’s all about the (aqueous) flow
When it comes to the treatment of glaucoma, there is growing evidence to suggest that the ability to re-establish the natural flow of aqueous humour plays a critical role not only in reducing IOP, but also in preserving the health of the corneal endothelium, says US ophthalmologist DR DAVID LUBECK.
Security and growth in the COVID era with George & Matilda
George & Matilda Eyecare is primed to sign off on several new acquisitions as more independents see the value and safety of joining a collective in uncertain times. Read more
An orthoptic-led glaucoma clinic
An orthoptic-led glaucoma clinic at the Sydney Eye Hospital that is managing low risk and stable patients is helping to drive major efficiencies, write MELANIE LAI and CHRISTINA PETERSON.
Duty of care and urgency of referral
A medical practitioner’s duty of care to a patient is well entrenched in law.
Access to dry eye treatments in Australia
New eye drop formulations are making dry eye treatment more affordable and accessible, especially for more severe sufferers. But Australia has often played catch up, as RHIANNON BOWMAN reports.
Optometry’s latest move for expanded scope
In a new push for expanded scope-of-practice, Optometry Australia is calling for change in six areas – including oral medications and intravitreal injections – so the nation’s under-utilised optometric workforce can get to work tackling urgent eye health issues. Insight unpacks the organisation’s key proposals.
A hard pill to swallow: oral medication prescribing rights for optometrists
Australian optometrists are not permitted to prescribe oral medication, in contrast to comparative countries where their counterparts have been prescribing them for years. Insight investigates why this is the case in Australia.