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Changes at the top in Optometry Australia national board shuffle

Staff Writer — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 03:00:06 +0000

Theo Charalambous (left) is the new president of Optometry Australia. Also getting new roles on the board are Shavu Bose, Ramy Aziz and Elise Pocknee-Clem. Image: Optometry Australia.

Mr Theo Charalambous has been appointed president and Mr Shuva Bose as vice-president of Optometry Australia (OA). Charalambous succeeds Ms Margaret Lam, who has served in the position since 2022. Co-opted
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Momentum continues behind EssilorLuxottica ANZ business

Myles Hume — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 03:17:28 +0000

Carl James, senior vice president of retail & professional solutions operations for EssilorLuxottica ANZ. Image: EssilorLuxottica.

The momentum building behind EssilorLuxottica was a key theme at the company’s annual eyecare roadshow across Australia and New Zealand, as OPSM and Laubman & Pank optometrists took a moment
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Specsavers Stories – Virginia Carlton

Staff Writer — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 08:00:26 +0000

Image: Specsavers.

When people decide to work at Specsavers, they’re joining a company with a purpose to change lives through better sight and
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Building the optometry pipeline

Staff Writer — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 21:05:54 +0000

Since the first intake of eight graduates in 2009, Specsavers’ latest cohort saw 248 optometrists onboarded. Images: Specsavers.

The Specsavers Graduate Program is an industry success story, nurturing the transition from university to the clinic and guided by leaders like DR NATASHA FERNANDES and SARAH YEARSLEY. Now in its
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Specsavers lassos top comedy director for new marketing campaign

Staff Writer — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 22:00:50 +0000

A new Specsavers marketing campaign is being rolled out at Sydney and Melbourne airports. Image: Specsavers.

Specsavers has launched a new marketing campaign that harnesses its ‘Should’ve gone’ humour at Australian airports. The campaign was launched in Sydney and Melbourne airports on 16 September, using
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Dr Joseph Paul delves into Specsavers ANZ’s myopia data

Staff Writer — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 03:32:20 +0000

Blurry distance vision caused by myopia affects a child’s ability to focus at school and engage in classroom lessons. Image: epiximages/Shutterstock.com.

There is a critical need for early myopia intervention in young children. DR JOSEPH PAUL discusses the prevalence of child myopia in Australia and New Zealand from one of the most up-to-date datasets
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On the menu at Specsavers Clinical Conference 2024

Myles Hume — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 22:28:04 +0000

Dr Brendan Cronin will discuss the future of dry eye research and treatment options. Image: FRANCESCO VICENZI, Organic Photo.

For eyecare professionals thinking of attending the 2024 Specsavers Clinical Conference, Insight has compiled a sneak peek into the juiciest topics to be delivered by some of the nation’s
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Specsavers Stories – Jacqueline Bell

Staff Writer — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 23:01:50 +0000

Jacqueline Bell. Image: Specsavers.

When people decide to work at Specsavers, they’re joining a company with a purpose to change lives through better sight and
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Bulk billing in optometry: Knowing your worth

Myles Hume — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 21:51:58 +0000

Medicare rebates are insufficient to cover clinical care today, Optometry Australia says. Image: PeopleImages.com - Yuri A/Shutterstock.com.

An increasing number of GPs are abandoning bulk billing due to the rising costs of doing business. Could optometry – as one of the highest bulk billing professions – face a similar fate? The
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More minds better than one: Eyecare Plus launches Entrepreneur’s Club

Staff Writer — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 03:00:59 +0000

Eyecare Plus is hoping that gatherings like this one will advance projects to grow members' businesses. Image: Eyecare Plus

Eyecare Plus is looking to drive entrepreneurial innovation and improvements within the network in a new initiative. It is introducing the Eyecare Plus Entrepreneur’s Club, an opportunity for motivated
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