Australian-based academics are among the authors of the most valuable scientific and clinical educational papers published by the Centre for Ocular Research and Education (CORE) in 2021.
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2021: Year in Review
From lockdowns and vaccines to major acquisitions and breakthrough technology, Insight reflects on the major developments across the Australian and global ophthalmic sector in 2021.
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2021 Doug Perkins Medal recipients announced
Specsavers has announced its 2021 Doug Perkins Medal winners, recognising the respective Australian and New Zealand stores that demonstrated the most significant contribution to quality eyecare amid the pandemic.
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OAW 2021: Blindness, low vision and the orthoptic assessment
Chances are a patient will see an orthoptist when first referred to Vision Australia. Our orthoptists are specialists in low vision and blindness and can functionally assess a patient’s vision, recommend and prescribe low vision aids, as well as provide practical advice and options to the patient, their families and the referring practitioner, among others.
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OAW 2021: The role of an orthoptist in clinical trials
The World Health Organisation defines a clinical trial as “a type of research that studies new tests and treatments and evaluates their effects on human health outcomes”. Clinical trials are integral for finding new and improved ways to treat, prevent or diagnose different types of illnesses.
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The year ahead for Orthoptics Australia
As 2021 dawns, Orthoptics Australia has plans to reinstate face-to-face meetings, embed on-demand content and establish an early career mentor program. President JANE SCHULLER maps the year ahead.
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Silmo Paris and Vision Expo cancelled; 2021 dates announced
The 2020 international optical events calendar has suffered a double blow in recent weeks after the cancellation of some of the last remaining major trade shows.
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Major funding boost for optometry consumer awareness campaign
Optometry Australia (OA) has received a government grant worth more than $400,000 to promote optometry and community eye health under its Good vision for life consumer brand through to mid-2021.
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First Doctor of Optometry course announced for WA
The University of Western Australia (UWA) has announced a new three-year postgraduate Doctor of Optometry program, which will begin in 2021 and have an initial intake of up to 60 students.
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