Western Australia
COVID lockdowns: In-person routine eyecare off limits across swathes of Australia
Thousands of optometrists across four states and territories have had varying limits placed on their ability to practise as Australia ...
Lions Eye Institute appoints first-ever CEO
The Lions Eye Institute (LEI) has appointed Dr Glen Power to the newly created position of CEO. He arrives with ...
New WA children’s clinic to revolutionise diabetic eye treatment
A new diabetic eye clinic for children in Western Australia, which opened last month, is part of the Lions Eye Institute's first major ...
New WA optometry school enrolments surpass expectations
The University of Western Australia (UWA)’s new three-year postgraduate Doctor of Optometry program has enrolled 50 students, with 44 of ...
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 ...
Private hospitals called upon for elective surgery ‘blitz’
Public treatment in private hospitals and after-hours surgery lists are among the key features of a multi-million-dollar elective surgery blitz ...
WA optometry school fuels supply debate
Australia’s largest optical chains have backed the establishment of Western Australia’s first Doctor of Optometry degree, believing it will alleviate ...
Lions Outback Vision faces funding conundrum for urgent chartered flights
Lions Outback Vision is concerned about losing traction on its ‘Close the Gap’ efforts after the COVID-19 emergency curtailed its ...