The NDIS can appear rigid and uncaring to some struggling with disability, including low vision and blindness. But Dr sue silveira says there are ways orthoptists can help with that, and the system’s navigation. Macquarie University NextSense Orthoptics Australia NDIS Management https://lnkd.in/ggPFG_RR
Insight Ophthalmic News
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Australia's leading ophthalmic magazine since 1975
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Insight has been the leading industry publication in Australia for more than 40 years. This longevity is largely due to our ability to consistently deliver accurate and independent news relevant to all ophthalmic professionals and their supporting industry.
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There are no guarantees in business, but there’s a surefire way modern-day optometry practices can shore up their successes. That is, finding harmony between three potent forces: heritage, innovation, and individuality. Senior optical dispenser Lilli-Ann Palce provides a tour through Whitehouse Optometrists in Sydney, highlighting the elements that make boutique practices like this thrive. Lilli-Ann P. Whitehouse Optometrists Optometry Australia Optical Dispensers Australia George & Matilda Eyecare
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A new national alliance will unite leading organisations in patient care, research, training, and clinical trials to accelerate innovation in vision science and deliver better outcomes for Australians living with chronic eye conditions. Partners include The University of Melbourne, Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA), the Australian College of Optometry, Cerulea Clinical Trials, and affiliate partner The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital. https://lnkd.in/gtuh22fX
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An experienced eye surgeon who has managed many complex intraocular lens cases believes that lens exchanges for halos and dysphotopsia may soon be extremely uncommon thanks to the arrival of a powerful new design offering a full range of vision. Bausch + Lomb Surgical Matt Russell OKKO Eye Specialist Centre The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO) Vision Eye Institute
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Retina Australia has announced the recipients of its first-ever Retina Australia Awards, honouring two remarkable contributors to the field of inherited retinal disease research and advocacy. https://lnkd.in/gNtkgAPz
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EssilorLuxottica has announced the acquisition of Ikerian AG, a Swiss health technology company, operating under the RetinAI brand, which specialises in AI and data management in eyecare. A media release said the move reinforced the group’s “med-tech journey, adding advanced software powered by machine learning and computer vision. It said the software would help streamline clinical, research and pharmaceutical workflows, and deliver actionable AI-driven insights to help healthcare professionals and enhance patient care. Francesco Milleri Carlos Ciller Optometry Australia Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand (OCANZ) Optical Dispensers Australia
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HSU National and Health Students Alliance are urging the federal government to extend its Commonwealth Prac Payment to all allied health students. https://lnkd.in/gv74ygDk
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Macular Disease Foundation Australia (MDFA) is partnering with Diabetes Australia’s KeepSight LLC to expand its Eye Connect service to include Australians living with diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular oedema. A MDFA media release said the move was in response to the growing need for support among people with diabetes-related eye conditions. Of the 1.5 million people in Australia diagnosed with diabetes, between 25% to 35% of people have some degree of diabetic retinopathy. Kathy Chapman Justine Cain Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand (OCANZ) Optometry Australia The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) Optical Dispensers Australia Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO) Orthoptics Australia https://lnkd.in/gAvscAyj
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US company Horizon Surgical Systems has announced what it claims is the first cataract surgery performed using robotics and AI. In a media release, it said the in-human milestone procedure was completed by Dr Uday Devgan, a world-renowned cataract surgeon based in Los Angeles, “marking a pivotal step toward a new standard of precision and safety in eye surgery”. The company said its Polaris robotic-assisted platform was the first system purpose-built for ophthalmology that fused AI-driven visualisation with micro-robotic control, aiming to reduce variability, increase precision, and integrate seamlessly into established operating room workflows. Jean-Pierre Hubschman The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO) Vision Eye Institute https://lnkd.in/gBMKd76J
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EssilorLuxottica CEO Francesco Milleri says AI glasses could be the next consumer-tech giant and rival the iPhone, and that his company’s smart glasses could be the market leader. In an interview on Bloomberg’s Italian-language podcast, “Quello Che i Soldi Non Dicono”, Milleri said glasses were “poised to become the central device in people’s lives, possibly replacing smartphones”. EssilorLuxottica, owner of Ray-Ban and Oakley, has partnered with Meta Platforms to make and sell AI-equipped eyewear. Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand (OCANZ) Optometry Australia Optical Dispensers Australia