NSW
Major update: No limits on unvaccinated staff and patients in NSW practices
Government-imposed limitations on unvaccinated patients and staff in New South Wales optometry practices have been lifted, with operators no longer ...
Rules for the vaccinated and unvaccinated in NSW optometry practices from 11 October
New rules requiring optometrists and practice staff to be fully vaccinated to continue working in Greater Sydney came into effect ...
NSW cataract patients waiting 71 days longer post-COVID
The Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO) has criticised major public hospitals in New South Wales for operating at 20% capacity ...
‘Flawed’ system leaves region with looming ophthalmology shortage
A regional New South Wales area that may have its ophthalmology services cut in half within months is blaming the ...
Optometry Board of Australia sets 2020–21 fee
The Optometry Board of Australia (OBA) has increased its annual registration fee for a second year in a row to ...
Optometrist’s scheme continues to support devastated bushfire town
A Queensland optometry couple who initiated a scheme to adopt a bushfire-affected community say the cause is now supporting more ...
Health Minister confirms eyecare providers can remain open for business
Optometry practices in all states and territories will be able to continue operating, Optometry Australia (OA) has advised, following confusion ...