Young Optometrist Rose Huang on buying online Glasses and contact lenses are a medical device and not simply something you can just “Add to Cart”…
The federal government has announced a $1 million dollar budget for Diabetes Australia to develop the Preserve Sight program. Being implemented in partnership with Vision…
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In light of a recent incident where an organisation was publishing only positive reviews from consumers, AHPRA has published further guidance for advertisers of regulated…
Read More Selective editing of reviews: illegal or not? AHPRA draws the line>
Dentistry It takes a minimum of 5 – 7 years to become a dentist in Australia. Currently, there are six universities who take undergraduate students…
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There are 5 schools of optometry in Australia, and the ATAR or OP required depends on the pathway you take to become an optometrist. For…
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Consumers Health Forum and NPS MedicineWise published the Engaging Consumers in their Health Data Journey Report two months before the opt-out period starts for My…
“Let’s get dive straight into the heavy stuff. I was 21. Only one semester left of uni, and I was suddenly struck down with debilitating…
Read More How mindfulness saved me from myself – By Optometrist Wendy Saw>
I’m not here to say whether mindfulness may be right or wrong for you. Only you can explore that for yourself. However, I would really,…
A review of emergency department presentations across Australia since 2014 reveals a decrease in the number of non-urgent eye health issues. Australian Institute of Health…
Read More Decrease in eye-emergency cases over the last three years>
A new initiative designed to recruit 4 pairs of professionals and patients is expected to pave the way for a better health care system in…
Read More Practitioner-patient pairs to conspire for the future of health care>
“Optometry 2040 will enable the optometry sector to collaborate to identify, test and consider initiatives to create a sustainable and successful optometry sector over the…
Read More Planning for the future with Optometry 2040 – a webinar and seminar series>
Sally Marchini, APD at Marchini Nutrition said: “I really do love my job as an Accredited Practising Dietitian. I love people, so being able to…
The two things that distressed me the most with respect to my professional life were my fears. I was scared to death that I was…
The Australian Dental Association (ADA), Australian Medical Association (AMA), Optometry Australia (OA), Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA), Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), The…
2017 literally started off with a bang. And ash. Funnily enough it was the ash that made the experience what it was…… I went to…
Read More 2017 – My year in review – by Amanda Griffiths, founder My Health Career>
The Optometry Board of Australia, after managing a public consultation within key stakeholders and governments on the Review of Endorsement for scheduled medicines registration standard and…
Read More Proposed changes on endorsement for scheduled medicines for optometrists>
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and National Boards have welcomed the passing of two legislative reforms by the Queensland Parliament and the Parliament…
The occurrence of retinal emboli in three major Asian ethnicities was studied, with results published in JAMA Ophthalmology recently. The study was conducted via gradable…
Read More Should kidney investigations be carried out in cases of retinal emboli?>
beyondblue has acted on evidence suggesting that health professionals are at a greater risk of experiencing depression, anxiety and suicide, to produce a guide for…
October is Mental Health Month and it is important for all health professionals to focus on their own mental health to ensure they are in…
Read More The health and well-being of Australian health professionals – by Kay Dunkely>
