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As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of #Medicare in 1984, CEO Skye Cappuccio discusses how this is a time to also consider how Medicare can be strengthened so it continues to meet the healthcare needs of all, regardless of income, location, or background. optometry.org.au/advocacy_go…
Come August 2024, South Australian optometrist Christina Ly will travel to the USA and Canada with a mission that is close to her heart – to explore accessible and sustainable models of eye care delivery for refugees.
Full story: optometry.org.au/members_mem…
Applications are open for Optometry Australia’s 2024 Student Leadership Program.
All optometry undergraduate students from across Australia and New Zealand are welcome to apply! optometry.org.au/ecos_studen…
Nominate a peer for their outstanding contributions to the advancement of knowledge in optics, vision science or clinical optometry. Full details:
Nominations are open for OA's 2024 H Barry Collin Research Medal.
The prestigious medal recognises outstanding contributions to the advancement of knowledge in optics, vision science, or clinical optometry. Full details: optometry.org.au/research_su…
Hey OA members, in your latest copy of Optometry Connection, you’ll find an updated list of PBS medicines prescribed by optometrists – a handy document to reference, use in your daily practice and pin on your consulting room wall!
Digital copy here: lms.optometry.org.au/course/…
Curious about the future of optometry?
Join us for an interactive workshop that overviews the current context and landscape for optometry & revisits OA's Optometry 2040 project.
Two sessions:
1️⃣ 5 December: tinyurl.com/bdzdepcf
2️⃣ 13 December: tinyurl.com/tuhzz6dw
Nominations are open for OA's 2024 H Barry Collin Research Medal.
The prestigious medal recognises outstanding contributions to the advancement of knowledge in optics, vision science, or clinical optometry. Full details: optometry.org.au/research_su…
Australian optometrists have been honoured with six prestigious awards at the annual AAO meeting in New Orleans 👏
📸 Pictured (L-R): Prof Nathan Efron, Anabelle Seddon, Prof Eric Papas, Dr Rabia Mobeen, and Prof Ian Bailey. Absent: Dr Sidra Sarwat optometry.org.au/members_mem…
Optometry Victoria South Australia (OV/SA) is undergoing a significant transition as Ilsa Hampton, the CEO, announces her decision to step down from the role. This development comes as part of the OV/SA preparation for an operational integration with OA. optometry.org.au/workplace/i…
10 days left to apply ⏰
OA is looking to support two members with study grants to participate in our 2024 Looking Outward on Optometric Knowledge (LOOK) International program. Find out more about it here: optometry.org.au/research_su…
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For a preview of this training content, tune into Marianne's @OptometryAus 1-hour webcast tomorrow (19th Sept) at 7.30pm
Register: lms.optometry.org.au/course/…
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Check out this great article on @OptometryAus website - our work funded by @DementiaAus is a step forward for dementia-friendly eye test experiences in the future. #DementiaActionWeek
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Today is the first day of #DementiaActionWeek.
In support of this year's theme, "Act Now for a Dementia-Friendly Future", Dr. Marianne Coleman has led the creation of an information booklet about eye tests for people living with #dementia.
@DementiaAus @UniMelb
Experiencing eye irritation from the recent increase in smoke from hazard reduction burns around Sydney?
Researchers in eye surface disease from @UNSWoptomvsci have put together these tips on how to protect your eyes from smoke-induced irritation.
@SukiJaiswal
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AHHH IT'S REAL!!
Delivered from the printers just in time for #DementiaActionWeek @DementiaAus @FWDDementia_AU
@StepUp4Research @OptometryAus
If you're a dementia or carer support organisation and would like some to distribute please contact me 🤗
ALT Information booklet about eye tests for people with dementia, and both sides of a pocket card to discreetly declare a dementia diagnosis to the Optometrist and signal strategies that may help during the eye test.
See what @Dr_Chris_Nguyen from @UniMelbDOVS and Dr Adrian Bruce at the @auscollegeoptom has to say about their session on #glaucoma at O=MEGA23/WCO4, which is just over 1️⃣ week away! Find them in Eureka Room 1 on Friday 8 Sep. @odmafair @WorldCouncilOpt @optomvicsa #omega23 #wco4
In an interview with OA, David Foresto, optometrist and practice owner, discusses the limitations placed on optometrists when it comes to oral therapeutics. He highlights how this restriction is negatively impacting patients and the public health system. optometry.org.au/therapeutic…
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Come see me at the biggest optometry conference in the Southern Hemisphere, I’m the half time entertainment! And while you’re there, you might just learn something new about migraine 🙌 #OMEGA23 #WCO4 @OptometryAus
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