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Dr Megan Tu and
Dr Wilson Luu in
their Sydney practice. Images: Megan Tu/Wilson Luu.

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From backyard to the big time for two optometrists

March 3, 2026

Starting from humble beginnings, two optometrists have built an award-winning practice that puts their patients first. When young people take...

Almost half of orthoptists intend to remain in the profession for more than 10 years. Image: Dr Felicia Adinanto

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Workforce survey reveals a profession in motion

by Dr Felicia Adinanto

March 2, 2026

Chief investigator Dr Felicia Adinanto outlines findings from the 2025 Orthoptic Workforce Survey, examining workforce growth, distribution, retention and the...

The George and Matilda Eyecare Griffith team were recognised for their innovative children’s vision screening program, following nomination by the school principal. Images: Thomas Ford

Feature

Forward thinking: paving a way to partnership with George & Matilda Eyecare

by Staff Writer

February 18, 2026

Early-career optometrist Thomas Ford has carved a path from rural practice to partnership with George & Matilda Eyecare, blending clinical...

Industry profiles

Specsavers Stories – Amy Gollschewsky

by Staff Writer

February 17, 2026

When people decide to work at Specsavers, they’re joining a company with a purpose to change lives through better sight and...

Brothers Leo (left) and Steven Ho opened their practice in 2025. Images: Photo by Monday Media Joondalup

Optometrists

Two brothers, one vision come together in Perth

by Staff Writer

February 10, 2026

Two young optometrists are redefining early-career independence, launching a revitalised community practice in Perth and proving that ambition, teamwork and...

Soft contact lenses were rapidly becoming popular when Lyn Simeon started working in eyecare in the 1970s. Image: sergey Kolesnikov/Shutterstock.com

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A front-row seat to a changing industry

by Lyn Simeon

February 9, 2026

With 55 years’ experience in the optical industry, LYN SIMEON shares her personal journey through the evolving world of contact...

The survey asked people about their attitudes towards healthcare and whether they felt it was value for money. Image: Rafael Ben-Ari/stock.adobe.com.

News

Survey promotes value despite ophthalmology fee ‘attacks’

by Rob Mitchell

February 4, 2026

Australian ophthalmology performs “exceptionally well by international standards”, despite the “gross failures of the public hospital system”, according to the...

James Gibbins instructs his students during one of the Australasian College of Optical Dispensing workshops. Image: Prime Creative Media.

News

The challenge of finding – and keeping – indispensable dispensers

by Rob Mitchell

February 4, 2026

Surveys suggest many optical dispensers are seeking better conditions, pay and recognition. Now parts of the industry are starting to...

Orthoptists are accustomed to utilising their understanding of ocular anatomy and physiology to provide disease-specific patient education. Image: Sai Thaw Kyar/Shutterstock.com

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A unique role in the vision loss journey

by Jacinta Walz

February 4, 2026

Clinical and research orthoptist JACINTA WALZ explores how orthoptists are uniquely placed to support patients experiencing vision loss, through initial...