There is limited evidence on effective care models for diabetic retinopathy in Indigenous Australians, so Rosamond Gilden conducted her own study to figure out the best approach.
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Doctor banned for discriminatory and offensive behaviour towards Indigenous ophthalmologist
An ACT doctor has been banned for 12 months over discriminatory and offensive behaviour towards Australia’s sole Indigenous ophthalmologist Associate Professor Kris Rallah-Baker, in a landmark outcome described as another step towards “dismantling all forms of racism from Australia’s healthcare system”.
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Registrations closing soon for Dr Angus Turner’s AI in Eye Care conference
Some of the biggest companies and names in ophthalmology have thrown their weight behind the new AI in Eye Care (including Indigenous perspectives), a free two-day conference in Broome, WA, taking place immediately after the 2023 RANZCO Congress.
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The Voice to Parliament – what a ‘yes’ vote would mean for Indigenous eye health
With the Voice to Parliament referendum taking place Saturday 14 October 2023, Insight asks what would a ‘yes’ vote mean for Indigenous eye health.
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Broome hosting ophthalmic heavy-hitters at AI in Eye Care conference
Prominent UK ophthalmologist Professor Pearse Keane – considered a global leader in ophthalmic artificial intelligence (AI) advances – will headline AI in Eye Care (including Indigenous perspectives), a two-day conference in Broome, WA, immediately after the 2023 RANZCO Congress.
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O=MEGA23/WCO4 conference to highlight Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander connections
O=MEGA23/WCO4, one of the most anticipated events in the global eye health community this year, will feature various elements from, for, or of relevance to people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, organisers announced during National Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June).
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Young optometrist recognised as inspirational role model
Proud Murrawarri (also spelt Muruwari, Murawari, Murawarri) women and optometrist Ms Lauren Hutchinson has been recognised as an inspirational role model for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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COVID casts doubt on target to stamp out trachoma
Three optometrists have been recognised for their contribution to indigenous eye health but meeting a target to stamp out trachoma in Australia appears increasingly unlikely.
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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.
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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.
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