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Cataract benefits ‘threat’ is a furphy
It would be the second 'threat' in 5 years, but is only part of softening up for cuts to costs...
Read moreBest way to finance Medicare is to raise levy: architect of scheme
The best way to finance Medicare is to raise the levy on incomes rather than introduce a $6 fee to...
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CooperVision’s $US1.2bn buyout of Sauflon held up by UK authority
United States company The Cooper Companies Inc's $US1.2-billion acquisition of European manufacturer and distributor Sauflon Pharmaceuticals has been held up...
Read moreCooper Companies buying Sauflon
The Cooper Companies Inc on 30 June announced it has entered into definitive agreents to acquire Sauflon Pharmaceuticals Ltd, a...
Read moreDesigns For Vision being sold to Paragon Care for $25.5m
Equipment distributor Designs For Vision Pty Ltd is being sold to Paragon Care Limited for a total of $25.5 million...
Read moreDeakin to launch first extended optometry residency program
With its first cohort recently graduating with their Bachelor of Vision Sciences, Deakin University in Geelong, Victoria, is now preparing...
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Cancer Council endorses clear lens coating for UV protection
The Cancer Council has endorsed Essilor's Crizal UV lens coating for providing protection against damaging UV rays that may lead...
Read moreDefence eye-test records sent to China in security breach
Eye-test records and personal contact details of hundreds of military personnel including soldiers posted overseas were sent to China by...
Read moreChairman of Organ and Tissue Authority’s advisory board resigns
Morning television presenter David Koch has resigned as chairman of the Organ and Tissue Authority's advisory board.He announced his resignation...
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Deakin’s foundation professor of optometry: ‘its time to move on!’
Professor Harrison (Harry) Weisinger has resigned as Foundation Director of Optometry and Chair in Optometry at Deakin University in Geelong,...
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