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Older Australians need the support of orthoptists and other allied health professionals to maintain well-being and independence. Image: Eomer2010/stock.adobe.com.

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Gov’s aged care reform needs funding clarity

by Staff Writer

March 15, 2025

The Government’s Aged Care Act 2024 is a welcome commitment to the country’s older citizens, but a lack of clarity...

Scottish dispensing optician Fiona Anderson has everyone’s attention during her presentation on how to deal with children and their entourages. Images: Insight.

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Looking globally, acting locally at ODA international conference

by Rob Mitchell

March 12, 2025

History was on the minds of many during the 2025 Optical Dispensers Australia (ODA) International Conference in Sydney. As the...

Allyson Caffell has been operating Northam Optical for more than a decade. Image: Allyson Caffell.

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How a Cert IV in optical dispensing changed my life

by Staff Writer

March 10, 2025

Allyson Caffell discusses the harsh realities of independent practice ownership, why it’s ultimately worthwhile and how an optical dispensing qualification...

The Bay Eye Care team – optometrist Aidan Quinlan (left), office manager Georgia Crawford and principal optometrist and director Alex Petty. Image: Bay Eye Care.

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Alex Petty’s alternate optometry universe – one without glasses

by Rob Mitchell

March 8, 2025

When the Kiwi optometrist decided on a very different business model, many in the industry thought he was a little...

$It was almost standing room only at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Congress in Barcelona last year for a presentation on the new Rayner spiral IOLs. Image: Rayner.$

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Rayner’s world-first Galaxy spiral IOL – do believe the hype

by Rob Mitchell

March 5, 2025

The launch of Rayner’s world-first spiral IOLs in Barcelona last year set tongues wagging in the global ophthalmic community. Early...

National Capital Private Hospital in Canberra is among the 37 hospitals affected. Image: Healthscope.

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AHSA, Healthscope agreement will secure access to health services

by Staff Writer

March 4, 2025

The Australian Health Service Alliance (AHSA) has reached an in-principle agreement with Healthscope, ensuring members of AHSA’s not-for-profit funds can...

David Sofatzis enjoys the combination of clinical health care, sales, and hands-on tasks like frame repairs and adjustments in his dispensing work. Images: Lumiere Eyecare.

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Communication, troubleshooting are key skills for dispensers

by Staff Writer

February 25, 2025

MEMBER PROFILE Name: David Sofatzis Position: Practice manager & optical dispenser Location: Lumiere Eyecare, Wentworth Point, NSW Years in Industry:...