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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Re-writing the rules of dry eye management
An orthoptist-led dry eye clinic established in Sydney is proving orthoptists have the skills and knowledge to improve patient education and achieve better outcomes for patients with dry eyes.
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Framework for vision problems after stroke
Orthoptists are not typically part of the core stroke multi-disciplinary team in Australia – but they should be, argues SHANELLE SORBELLO.
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The challenges of managing surgical waitlists
The conversation about surgical waitlists post-COVID is a critical one, writes Shandell Wishart, an orthoptist who has taken on a new career challenge managing surgical lists for South Australian doctors.
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My Eyes program to help eyecare professionals support patients with macular disease
Orthoptists, optometrists, and ophthalmologists will have a leading role to play in the success of the My Eyes program the MDFA is launching in the latter half of 2023, CEO Dr Kathy Chapman explains.
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Award for dedicated paediatric orthoptic department
Orthoptist Katie Geering shares first-hand the work, and reward, in developing a dedicated paediatric orthoptic department which improved paediatric eyecare at Sydney’s Children Hospital.
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Orthoptics Awareness Week: Personifying collaborative care
The theme of Orthoptics Awareness Week (5-9 June 2023) is: ‘Connect. Collaborate. Care’. To bring the campaign to life, Orthoptics Australia has teamed up with Insight to highlight local orthoptists who work with other health professionals to enhance eye healthcare accessibility both clinically and in the research sector.
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A journey through binocular vision disorders
After spending 20 years developing and expanding her knowledge in binocular vision disorders, orthoptist TANIA STRAGA ventured out to establish a private orthoptic practice in Adelaide.
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Students will benefit from expanding services at La Trobe Eye Clinic
Now entering its third year, the diverse range of services provided by the La Trobe Eye Clinic gives orthoptic students the opportunity to assess and manage a variety of patients, writes clinic coordinator KYLIE GRAN.
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Guide Dogs Victoria and its “more than dogs” approach
After beginning her role as an assistive technology specialist and orthoptist at Guide Dogs Victoria in 2021, JESS BUNSOY shares the important role assistive technologies and other aides play.
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