ophthalmologist

Alina Zeldovich fled the Soviet Union with her family in 1976.

Coming from a long line of family doctors, one would be forgiven for thinking refugee-turned-Sydney ophthalmologist Dr Alina Zeldovich had ...

In 40 eyes that Trab360 was the first glaucoma surgery, success was achieved in 70% of cases.

Ab interno trabeculotomy effective in childhood glaucoma

by Myles Hume

June 18, 2020

Single-incision ab interno trabeculotomy is an effective and safe treatment for paediatric glaucoma patients, according to a new US study. ...

Health Minister Greg Hunt says Australia cannot risk a reduction in the standard of medical care.

Telehealth Medicare expansion to cover allied health

by rhiannon bowman

March 25, 2020

Telehealth Medicare items will be expanded to encompass allied health professionals, such as optometrists, by Monday as the Federal Government ...

Dr Angus Turner with the Broome team and families outside the soon to be refurbished buildings. Image credit: Lions Outback Vision

Lions Outback establishes first ophthalmology clinic outside Perth metro region

by rhiannon bowman

February 26, 2020

A former backpacker accommodation is being transformed into a new eye health clinic in Broome, featuring three resident ophthalmologists available ...

Chinese ophthalmologist and coronavirus whistle-blower dies

by Myles Hume

February 12, 2020

An ophthalmologist who Chinese authorities attempted to silence during the initial stages of the coronavirus outbreak has died after contracting ...

Warning to Australian eyecare professionals over coronavirus outbreak

by Myles Hume

February 3, 2020

Australian ophthalmologists have been warned that patients presenting with conjunctivitis could be infected with the deadly coronavirus, as the sector’s ...