trachoma Archives

Triumphant tales of community-based trachoma programs in Western Australia have featured in a newly launched storybook, highlighting the importance of ...

The average taxable income across 4,649 Australian optometrists was $92,800.

Biotech tax cut and trachoma feature in Federal Budget

by Myles Hume

May 19, 2021

A tax cut for medical and biotech companies generating income from new patents developed in Australia, a further expansion of ...

The trachoma rate had fallen from 21% in 2008 to 4% in 2020.

Trachoma elimination deadline gets two-year extension

by rhiannon bowman

January 13, 2021

Australia has failed to meet its commitment to eliminate trachoma by 2020, setting a new deadline of 2022. The renewed ...

The conference will address some of the unique challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in relation to eye health.

Gov report shows ‘substantial’ Indigenous eye health improvements

by Myles Hume

November 10, 2020

A new government report has shown that more Indigenous Australians are accessing eye health services than ever before, with significant ...

Stores play a role in providing affordable hygiene and cleaning products to improve health in remote communities.

Exorbitant prices in remote communities hinder trachoma efforts

by Myles Hume

October 7, 2020

Access to basic cleaning and hygiene products are essential in Australia’s efforts to eliminate trachoma in remote Indigenous communities, however ...