Flood-affected optometry practices are counting the cost of the clean-up and lost business, almost a fortnight since the natural disaster inflicted large scale damage to businesses and homes in parts of Queensland and NSW. Read more
Eye and Ear Hospital leads the way to reduce medicine-related admissions
The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital (RVEEH) is the first hospital in Australia to implement a new medicine safety initiative designed to reduce medicine-related mishaps. Read more
CFEH ‘redefining approach’ as director Prof Michael Kalloniatis departs
The Centre for Eye Health (CFEH)’s inaugural director Professor Michael Kalloniatis has left the organisation amid a strategic review that is set to reshape its operations. Read more
Ophthalmic sector lays out priorities ahead of 2022 federal election
Key ophthalmic organisations have revealed their federal election wish lists, drawing attention to issues such as workforce maldistribution and access for rural and remote communities, which optometrists say could be partially alleviated with an expedited decision around oral medication prescribing and involvement in intravitreal injection (IVI) services. Read more
ODA unveils founding corporate partners; now has 1,200 members
Newly-formed organisation Optical Dispensers Australia (ODA) has partnered with various optical companies who are supporting the organisation’s goal to enhance the national optical dispensing profession. Read more
Optometry Virtually Connected returning in June 2022
Virtual optometry conference Optometry Virtually Connected is returning in June, with Optometry Australia (OA) securing a preeminent US academic in contact lenses and myopia as its keynote speaker, alongside other esteemed speakers. Read more
Alcon launches Systane Complete in Australia and New Zealand
Alcon has expanded its range of preservative-free eye drops with the addition of Systane Complete Preservative-free. The lubricating eye drop combines the long-lasting formulation of Systane Complete with a multi-dose, preservative-Free bottle, the company announced. Read more
Australian Eye and Ear Health Survey officially launched
About 5000 people are expected to participate in Australia’s first national survey combining ear and eye health, launched on 3 March to coincide with World Hearing Day. Read more
92% of bullying, harassment cases go unreported by ophthalmology trainees
Fresh findings from the 2021 Medical Training Survey (MTS) show one in five ophthalmology trainees have experienced bullying, harassment and discrimination, with 92% opting not to report it. Long work hours also remain an issue, with the average RANZCO trainee working 49.7 hours. Read more
RANZCO lauds success of first virtual congress
RANZCO’s inaugural virtual congress has been hailed “a huge success”, with hundreds of delegates tuning in to view four days of lectures and events that will remain available on-demand for the next three months. Read more