Australian Society of Ophthalmologists
Surgical issues top list of ophthalmology medico-legal complaints
A snapshot of medico-legal matters against ophthalmologists insured by an Australian medical defence organisation has found claims for compensation and ...
‘People are eating themselves blind’ – spotlight on sugar consumption this World Diabetes Day
The Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO) has joined forces with Australian of the Year Dr James Muecke ahead of this ...
Australian Society of Ophthalmologists announces new president
The Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO) has appointed Associate Professor Dr Ashish Agar as its new president, with his predecessor ...
Ophthalmology group commits to medical bill transparency
The Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO) has joined other peak medical bodies in support of a new guide that aims ...
Patients left in limbo on ‘hidden’ elective surgery waiting list
Queensland eyecare professionals have voiced concerns over “unnecessary” changes to referral requirements, with patients being bounced between specialists and allied ...
Private sector apprehensive to perform public surgery ‘blitz’ at discount rates
Surgeons in private hospitals will be reluctant to help clear the public elective surgery backlog for the Medicare schedule fee ...
Sector embraces government approval of standalone MIGS
From this month, surgeons can perform standalone minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) under Medicare, seeing Australia become the first major ...
Cataract operations cancelled under elective surgery ban
RANZCO has published new triage guidelines and warned of the potential ramifications for ophthalmologists that perform unnecessary cataract procedures during ...
PM announces freeze to all non-critical elective surgery
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced all non-critical elective surgeries will be suspended across private and public hospitals as the ...