The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO)

👁️🗨️ Vision 2027 is coming to Melbourne! This global conference will unite experts in eye disease, vision correction, rehabilitation, assistive tech, and policy, all working to improve lives for those with vision loss.  Secured by Melbourne Convention Bureau in partnership with the Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) and the University of Melbourne, Vision 2027 will bring over 750 global delegates to our city in September 2027, contributing over $3 million to the local economy. With Vision 2027 joining a growing list of major medical events, including the World Cancer Leaders’ Summit 2025 and the Global Hepatitis Summit 2027, Melbourne is cementing its place as a hub for medical excellence and healthcare innovation. Read the full media release here: https://lnkd.in/de6qkWcj  #Vision2027 #MedicalConferences #HealthcareLeadership #MeetInMelbourne #BusinessEventsMelbourne 

📢 RANZCO Reconciliation Action Plan Report for June – August 2025 is out now! In this edition, we highlight our ongoing commitment to reconciliation, including: 🔹 Building relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health advisory groups across NSW/ACT, WA, and SA 🔹 Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainees on the RANZCO VTP, and partnering with AIDA for cultural safety training 🔹 Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2025 #NAIDOC2025 🔹 Launching our 2025–2027 Innovate RAP 👉 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gpURyQSk #RANZCO #Reconciliation #InnovateRAP #EyeHealth #CulturalSafety

📘 The new Eye2Eye – Q3 2025 is here! Theme: An Eye on Education The latest edition of Eye2Eye (Q3 2025) explores how innovation, mentorship and collaboration are shaping the future of ophthalmic learning. Highlights include: A New Era in Ophthalmic Surgical Education Eye-Q: Quiz Your Ophthalmic Wits Managing Information Overload in the Always-On Era Kapō Māori Aotearoa: RANZCO Partnership Drives Māori Eye Health Forward Plus, updates and insights on advocacy, ethics and wellbeing in our profession. 👉🏼 Read the full issue here: https://lnkd.in/gKhxB8eQ

🎥📄 Got a paper, poster or film to share for the 2026 RANZCO Global Eye Health & IAPB Conference? The abstract submission deadline has been extended to 23 October! https://lnkd.in/gfEh73nM 🚨 Registration is also open—join us in Hobart, Tasmania from 6–8 March: https://lnkd.in/g9nRbamN Co-hosted by RANZCO Tas Branch and IAPB, the conference theme is Equity in Action – advancing affordability, sustainability and equity in eye health. Submit your abstracts, register and find out more at https://lnkd.in/gZpgfCCm #GlobalEyeHealth #eyehealth #equity #Sustainability

ANZEF would like to acknowledge the support and mammoth running efforts of Melbourne-based Fellow Dr Rahul Chakrabarti, who has just completed his third marathon for 2025. Rahul completed the Gold Coast Marathon in July, followed by the Sydney Marathon in September and the Melbourne Marathon in October, with a stunning personal best time of 3hrs 35 mins for 42.2km! Rahul, who dedicated his efforts in the Sydney and Melbourne events to raising funds and awareness for ANZEF, remarked the conditions were well suited for running and it was a wonderful atmosphere. Well done Rahul and thank you for your incredible support! 👏 #ANZEF #eyehealthawareness #marathon

⏳ Haven’t registered yet for Congress? Standard rates still apply, but late fees kick in from 20 October 2025 for Full-time Fellows and CPD Customers! To avoid onsite registration fees, make sure you're signed up by 14 November. Full details are on the Congress Registration page: https://lnkd.in/gmM3pz34 🎯 Explore the full program and start planning your Congress experience today! https://lnkd.in/ggBfsEyq #Melbourne Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Think Business Events

Autistic people face specific, avoidable barriers when accessing eye care. Join us for a FREE online webinar as the Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice - ARCAP shares Australian-first findings on how eye-care settings can better support Autistic people. You will hear how providers can turn research into practice and partner with the Aspect Autism Friendly team to create real change. 📆Thursday 23 October 🕛 12–1pm (AEST) 📍 Online. This interactive session will: ✅ Reveal headline findings from ARCAP’s latest research ✅ Share lived-experience insights into what needs to change ✅ Explore how eye-care providers, insurers, and sector leaders can implement autism-friendly practices This session is designed for optometrists, ophthalmologists, health leaders, insurers, policy advisers, and philanthropic partners interested in improving accessibility and inclusion in eye care. Register now 👉 https://lnkd.in/gPNbW4rY to register your place. #EyeCare #AutismFriendly #Inclusion #Optometry #Ophthalmology #Accessibility #Autism #ARCAP #Aspect #SeeingCareDifferently

One-on-one coaching sessions, a deep dive into the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and a morning-tea session for female medical students are among the new offerings at The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) Congress 2025. The event is being held in Melbourne and will run over four days – November 14-17. Organisers say that the innovative program for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists event, which will also include the “wildly popular” Clinical Controversies session, had already attracted more than 900 registrations in early October. Gus Gazzard Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO) Orthoptics Australia