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UWA appoints new head of Department of Optometry and Vision Science

by Staff Writer

December 14, 2024

The University of Western Australia. Image: Adwo/stock.adobe.com

Local

The University of Western Australia has appointed Associate Professor Khyber Alam as the new head of the Department of Optometry and Vision Science. A/Prof Alam is an experienced higher education leader, researcher and clinician with skills in accreditation, lecturing, curriculum...

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New research is demonstrating the effectiveness of new technology in myopia management. Image: SightGlass.

Eye disease

Research expands evidence for SightGlass myopia management technology

December 13, 2024

The new ultra wide field (UWF) lens module (right) is available on several REVO OCT models. Image: OptiMed.

Company updates & acquisitions

New ultra wide field lens module available on REVO OCT

December 13, 2024

Eyewear company Lenskart is to build an eyewear mega factory. Image: Memories Over Mocha/stock.adobe.com.

Business

Indian eyewear company to build world’s biggest manufacturing plant

December 13, 2024

Joanna Rogers (from left), Daniel Meoli, Maria Dhimitri, Merna Michael, and Gina Basily, from Lighthouse Optometrists in Ramsgate, NSW, have joined the G&M network. Image: G&M Eyecare.

Business

G&M plays a strong hand in latest acquisitions

December 12, 2024

Features

Combating ‘fragility’ of ophthalmic meta-analyses – Mattias Wei Ren Kon

by Staff Writer

December 11, 2024

Mattias Wei Ren Kon. Image: Mattias Wei Ren Kon.

Eye disease

Our research group at the Programme for Ocular Inflammation and Infection Translational Research (PROTON) is led by Associate Professor Rupesh Agrawal, from the National Healthcare Group Eye Institute (NHGEI), Singapore. PROTON is committed to advancing research and innovation in ocular...

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Ellex ophthalmic laser unit involve hundreds of components largely assembled by hand. Image: Ellex.

Company updates & acquisitions

Ellex ophthalmic lasers – an Australian manufacturing success story

December 10, 2024

As a practice’s most valued asset, staff need training to ensure the business runs effectively. Image: YAKOBCHUK VIACHESLAV/Shutterstock.com.

Feature

Building a strong staff complement – Part 2

December 4, 2024

Feature

Keeping on top of your business directory listings

December 3, 2024

A low vision patient using an aid to check prices at the supermarket. Image: Vision Australia.

Feature

Low vision patients and the moments that matter

December 2, 2024

Company

The ZEISS VISION CENTRE by SIGO store in WA celebrates its first birthday. Image: ZEISS.

ZEISS VISION CENTRE by SIGO store in WA celebrates first anniversary

December 6, 2024

All-new Alcon Unity vitreoretinal and cataract systems approved in Australia

December 4, 2024

Cura hospital network grows with PresMed acquisition

December 2, 2024

Momentum continues behind EssilorLuxottica ANZ business

November 19, 2024

Research

A number of research teams in the US are working together to find a way to perform the first-ever eye transplant. Image: Vadim/stock.adobe.com.

US agency spending $195m on developing first-ever whole eye transplant

December 11, 2024

Researchers find way to deliver prescription drugs through contact lenses

November 29, 2024

Video games a viable treatment for some vision issues, say researchers

November 29, 2024

Regular eye tests could help identify risk of dementia, Aussie researchers say

November 28, 2024

Events

Damascus, Syria -May, 2022: Portrait image of Bashar al-Assad, President of Syria

Bashar al-Assad wanted to be an ophthalmologist but became a reluctant dictator

December 9, 2024

Survey exposes how little parents know about their child’s myopia

December 6, 2024

Brisbane to host event for global leaders in paediatric eyecare

December 2, 2024

Optipro secures bigger supplier network, roadshows in 2025

December 1, 2024

Ophthalmic Education

‘Unique’ course will upskill students on visual disability governance

by Staff Writer

December 9, 2024

A new course is being offered at the University of New South Wales. Image: Bruce/adobe.stock.com.

Graduates

A “unique” new course will give graduates the ability to work better in governance around visual disability, whether it's in the government or private sector. The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is launching the Graduate Certificate in Vision Impairment,...

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There has been criticism of the category and letter system used by the TGA and other regulators globally. Image: MVelishchuk/Shutterstock.com.

CPD - optometry

Optometry prescribing in pregnancy and lactation

November 26, 2024

Victoria is spending $21 million to upgrade its health record-keeping systems. Image: ABC IMAGE/stock.adobe.com.

Local

State government funds electronic medical record upgrade at Eye and Ear Hospital

November 22, 2024

The 13th Specsavers Clinical Conference on the Gold Coast attracted close to 1000 people, at the event and online. Images: Organic Photo/Specsavers

Conferences

Specsavers conference delivers sun, CPD and great advice

November 11, 2024

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Ophthalmic Careers

Image: amol/adobe.stock.com.

People on the move – December 2024

December 10, 2024

2024 Medical Training Survey ‘a major wake-up call’

December 10, 2024

Changes at the top in Optometry Australia national board shuffle

December 3, 2024

Aussie optometrist wins prestigious international award

November 27, 2024

Ophthalmology

National Capital Private Hospital in Canberra is among the 38 hospitals affected. Image: Healthscope.

AMA urges all parties to resolve Healthscope stoush, for the sake of patients

November 25, 2024

RayOne Galaxy IOL ‘next evolutionary step in technology’, says Aussie surgeon

November 25, 2024

Questions over proposed health checks for older ophthalmologists

October 14, 2024

Vision Eye Institute and the changing face of corporate ophthalmology in Australia

September 10, 2024

Optometry

Since the first intake of eight graduates in 2009, Specsavers’ latest cohort saw 248 optometrists onboarded. Images: Specsavers.

Building the optometry pipeline

September 21, 2024

The OPSM remote optometry journey: A new way of practising

August 12, 2024

Specsavers announces judges for 2024 Dame Mary Perkins Award

New tool for optometrists to navigate patient complaints

Therapies

The centre is located at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in East Melbourne. Image: CERA.

Cerulea Clinical Trials to boost access to sight-saving therapies

Dr Rolando Toyos – Challenging dry eye dogma

ZEISS MyoCare lens takes an age-related approach to myopia control

Rodenstock’s new myopia lens targets horizontal meridian

Australia

Senior orthoptist brings vision to the outback

by Staff Writer

October 15, 2024

On an outback trip, Dr Helmut Yu (from left), Ben Whitham and Dr Gayatri Banerjee. Image: Ben Whitham.

Feature

Ben Whitham shares his experience working as a senior orthoptist with the Outback Eye Service, reflecting on the challenges and rewards of providing crucial eyecare to remote communities in NSW. I have experienced four plagues in my life, and all...

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International

Two multiple-year studies of CooperVision contact lenses have been unveiled at a recent symposium. Image: Atlas/stock.adobe.com

Conferences

Symposium features multiple-year studies of CooperVision MiSight lenses

November 28, 2024

Researchers in Japan have used stem cell transplants to improve the vision of multiple people. Image: NHA Studio/stock.adobe.com.

Clinical trials

Researchers use world-first stem cell transplant to improve people’s vision

November 21, 2024

New research shows the link between climate change and a rise in eye irritations and conditions. Image: Pormezz/stock.adobe.com

Conjunctivitis

Scientists link climate change to rise in eye conditions

November 21, 2024

Classifieds

Image: Specsavers.

Optometrist – Gisborne, NZ

December 12, 2024

Optometrist – Burnie, Tas

December 12, 2024

Optometrist, joint-venture partnership – Hamilton, Vic

December 12, 2024

Optometrist, joint-venture partner – Swan Hill, Vic

December 12, 2024

Ophthalmic organisations

A new WA clinic will give Aboriginal communities and others greater access to eyecare. Image: Sawoon/stock.adobe.com

New clinic will help address inequities in Aboriginal eyecare

December 5, 2024

Ophthalmic sector secures $12 million for assistive technology in Indo-Pacific

December 3, 2024

Optometry Australia says Gov must reinstate two-yearly Medicare-subsidised eye exams

November 20, 2024

Optometry Australia releases revamped 2025 conference calendar

November 19, 2024

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