Indigenous eye health
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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Self-determination central message in keynote speech from nation’s first Indigenous ophthalmologist
Australia’s first Indigenous ophthalmologist has reiterated the critical importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people being central to solving...
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Trachoma program makes significant inroads to close the gap
Significant progress has been made to improve eyecare outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people but service shortfalls and...
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IDEAS Van merges with St John Ambulance to tackle ‘tyranny of distance’
The IDEAS Van has joined forces with St John Ambulance Queensland, which will now operate the mobile ophthalmic facility across...
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World-leading rates of youth-onset type 2 diabetes revealed in northern Australia
A new study of youth-onset type 2 diabetes among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people across northern Australia has...
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AIHW 2021 report shows Indigenous eye health heading in right direction
The Australian Institute for Health and Welfare (AIHW) has launched its Indigenous eye health measures 2021 report which Vision 2020...
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