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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Celebrating Orthoptics Awareness Week: 31 May – 4 June
In partnership with Insight, Orthoptics Australia (OA) is marking this year’s Orthoptics Awareness Week (31 May-4 June) with five articles, themed: ‘A day in the life of an orthoptist – through my eyes’. It features orthoptists who are advancing eye research and contributing to innovative models of care in various clinical settings across Australia.
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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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Orthoptics Australia announces 2021 annual awareness campaign
Orthoptics Australia (OA) is marking its annual awareness week with a five-article series, featuring orthoptists who are advancing eye research and contributing to innovative models of care across the country.
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Orthoptics Awareness Week spotlights paediatric eye health
To celebrate the upcoming Orthoptics Awareness Week, Orthoptics Australia is partnering with Insight to publish a five-part feature article series focussing on the role of orthoptists in paediatric eye health.
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