As he calls it a day, CHARLES HORNOR recounts the moment he and Peter Larsen sent an email to Specsavers, triggering a wave of momentum that continues 16 years on.
G&M’s Cassie Gersbach transitions to new role as network grows
Ms Cassie Gersbach, a founding member of George and Matilda Eyecare (G&M) who has been with the company for six years, has been appointed general manager of partnerships, as its practice network reaches 86 locations. Read more
Beovu obtains DME indication in Europe
The European Commission (EC) has approved anti-VEGF therapy Beovu (brolucizumab) 6 mg for diabetic macular edema (DME), marking the therapy’s second indication in the bloc. Read more
International Myopia Institute rolls out global survey on myopia management
The International Myopia Institute (IMI) has launched a global practitioner survey on the uptake of myopia management. Read more
Kylee Hall takes reins of Cylite
Cylite’s vice president of sales and marketing, Ms Kylee Hall, has taken over as CEO from the company’s founder and director, Dr Steve Frisken. Read more
Victorian elective surgery blitz to feature cataract surgery hubs
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) has warned a $1.5 billion Victorian elective surgery blitz must keen staff welfare and training front of mind, as the state government unveiled new ‘Rapid Access Hubs’ for cataract surgery and similar procedures as part of the plan. Read more
Vision Eye Institute increases treatment access with Buy Now, Pay Later
Vision Eye Institute (VEI) has partnered with Latitude to provide patients with buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment options. Read more
People on the move – April 2022
Welcome to People on the move – April 2022, Insight’s monthly bulletin to keep the Australian ophthalmic sector updated on new appointments and personnel changes. Read more
What’s in the 2022-23 Federal Budget for the eye health sector?
The Federal Government has laid out a $132 billion health agenda for the coming year – if it regains power at the next election – and while there were no major wins for eye health, changes to the PBS safety net and small business incentives are expected to trickle down to the ophthalmic sector. Read more
Major push for new $16 million Midland Eye Clinic in WA
The Lions Eye Institute (LEI) is joining forces with local MP and Minister for Indigenous Australians Mr Ken Wyatt to advocate for a new $16 million community-based Midland Eye Clinic to better serve patients in Perth’s eastern corridor and reduce strain on the public system. Read more