Optometry’s latest move for expanded scope
In a new push for expanded scope-of-practice, Optometry Australia is calling for change in six areas – including oral medications ...
Tag: ophthalmology
Solving the practice management puzzle
Effective practice management can define a practice's success. Experienced managers share their hard-won wisdom on how to work smarter across ...
Agreement to strengthen MBS review process and informed financial consent
The Federal Government and the Australian Medical Association (AMA) have agreed to co-design administrative processes for implementing upcoming changes to ...
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 ...
Artificial intelligence: eyecare’s friend of foe?
Eyetelligence is a new Australian-developed AI system helping clinicians screen for three types of eye disease. PROFESSOR MING HE – ...
Training is evolving with the times
When asked to write this piece on training I had to reflect on the moments in my career that led ...
Tamworth ophthalmologist granted 2022 extension; work towards permanent solution continues
An overseas-trained ophthalmologist whose ability to practise in Tamworth was under threat due to workforce distribution policy has been granted ...
New Broome clinic opens with major Zeiss donation
Zeiss has donated a suite of ophthalmic equipment worth an estimated $1.5 million to the Kimberley region’s first permanent eye ...
Ellex-Quantel Medical merger takes shape
The parent company of newly acquired ophthalmic device manufacturer Ellex has announced the appointment of a new CEO, with the ...
Sole Australian among world’s top 100 female ophthalmologists
The Save Sight Institute’s Professor Stephanie Watson has been recognised as one of the world’s top 100 female ophthalmologists. She ...