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_gover…

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_member…

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_students/…

Nominate a peer for their outstanding contributions to the advancement of knowledge in optics, vision science or clinical optometry. Full details:

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/view.ph…

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_surve…

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_member…

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/ilsa…

10 days left to apply ⏰

For a preview of this training content, tune into Marianne's Optometry Australia 1-hour webcast tomorrow (19th Sept) at 7.30pm

Register: lms.optometry.org.au/course/view.ph…

Check out this great article on Optometry Australia website - our work funded by Dementia Australia is a step forward for dementia-friendly eye test experiences in the future. #DementiaActionWeek
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Experiencing eye irritation from the recent increase in smoke from hazard reduction burns around Sydney?

Researchers in eye surface disease from UNSW School of Optometry and Vision Science have put together these tips on how to protect your eyes from smoke-induced irritation.

Suki Jaiswal

AHHH IT'S REAL!!

Delivered from the printers just in time for #DementiaActionWeek Dementia Australia ForwardwithDementiaAU
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If you're a dementia or carer support organisation and would like some to distribute please contact me 🤗

✈️ 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

See what DrChristineNguyen from UniMelbDOVS and Dr Adrian Bruce at the Australian College of Optometry 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. ODMA World Council of Optometry @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/therapeutics/r…

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 Optometry Australia

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