Specsavers has been crowned one of Australia’s most-trusted optometry brands, as judged by Reader’s Digest Magazine’s annual consumer survey, while also being recognised in the Contact Lens Solution and Hearing Services categories. Read more
Pilot to reduce intravitreal injection ‘drop out’ garners support
The Australian College of Optometry (ACO) is joining Optometry Australia (OA)’s call for a $1 million investment into a collaborative eyecare pilot to reduce ‘drop out’ from routine intravitreal injections. Read more
New material designed to protect against UV and blue light
Tokai Optical has launched a unique material designed by its in-house R&D team – and available across most of its products – to protect lutein, one of two major carotenoids found in the human eye. Read more
Longer-acting implant may be better for Aboriginal DMO patients – study
A pioneering study out of Western Australia has shown that a longer acting intravitreal dexamethasone implant (DEX-implant) may lead to better outcomes in some Aboriginal patients with diabetic macular oedema (DMO) compared with the standard of care, anti-VEGF injections. Read more
Vale Ronald Fieldhouse
Described as a mentor and pioneer, South Australian optometrist Mr Ronald Fieldhouse passed away on April 13, aged 97. Read more
Eye disease AI screening system TGA-approved
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved a new AI software system that can screen for three major eye diseases in primary care settings. Read more
Registrations now open for Optometry Virtually Connected
Registrations are now open for Optometry Australia (OA)’s annual national conference and product showcase, Optometry Virtually Connected.
Sooner or later? The sequential bilateral cataract surgery debate
Sequential bilateral cataract surgery has been in the spotlight in recent months, prompting discussion around the risks and benefits of immediate versus delayed surgery. Insight explores both sides of the argument.
Aussie parent perceptions of ECPs revealed in new survey
A survey of more than 500 Australian parents of children who see eyecare professionals has revealed the biggest barriers to care during COVID-19, common reasons for seeking a second opinion and perceptions about the expertise of ophthalmologists and optometrists, including the level of care in corporate vs independent settings. Read more
Ophthalmologist departs regional hospital with no obvious successor
Dr Robert Harvey, an ophthalmologist nearing retirement, is dismayed at the lack of action to find a permanent replacement after he recently resigned from a regional Victorian public hospital, creating uncertainty for 150 patients on his surgical waitlist and thousands more attending clinics for chronic conditions like glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Read more