National peak professional body for the Australian optometry profession. A window into all things optometry and community eye health
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19 Feb 2024
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…
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12 Jan 2024
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…
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8 Jan 2024
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…
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5 Jan 2024
Nominate a peer for their outstanding contributions to the advancement of knowledge in optics, vision science or clinical optometry. Full details:
29 Nov 2023
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…
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1 Dec 2023
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/…
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30 Nov 2023
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
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29 Nov 2023
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…
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18 Oct 2023
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…
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26 Sep 2023
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…
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19 Sep 2023
10 days left to apply ⏰
26 Jul 2023
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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18 Sep 2023
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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18 Sep 2023
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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18 Sep 2023
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
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14 Sep 2023
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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Optometry Australia retweeted
14 Sep 2023
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.
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Optometry Australia retweeted
11 Sep 2023
✈️ Heading home after a busy 4-day trip with 2 #optometry conferences in #Melbourne
✅ networked
✅ research presented
✅ learnt about inherited retinal diseases, cognitive bias in clinical decisions, optometry burn out much more
✅ to-do list increased 😂
#omega23 #wco
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30 Aug 2023
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
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29 Aug 2023
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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Optometry Australia retweeted
15 Aug 2023
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
youtu.be/s4SX_3UAjtc
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