Optometry Australia @OptometryAus
National peak professional body for the Australian optometry profession. A window into all things optometry and community eye health optometry.org.au Australia Joined January 2010-
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As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of #Medicare in 1984, CEO Skye Cappuccio discusses how this is a time to also consider how Medicare can be strengthened so it continues to meet the healthcare needs of all, regardless of income, location, or background. optometry.org.au/advocacy_gover…
Come August 2024, South Australian optometrist Christina Ly will travel to the USA and Canada with a mission that is close to her heart – to explore accessible and sustainable models of eye care delivery for refugees. Full story: optometry.org.au/members_member…
Applications are open for Optometry Australia’s 2024 Student Leadership Program. All optometry undergraduate students from across Australia and New Zealand are welcome to apply! optometry.org.au/ecos_students/…
Nominate a peer for their outstanding contributions to the advancement of knowledge in optics, vision science or clinical optometry. Full details:
Nominate a peer for their outstanding contributions to the advancement of knowledge in optics, vision science or clinical optometry. Full details:
Hey OA members, in your latest copy of Optometry Connection, you’ll find an updated list of PBS medicines prescribed by optometrists – a handy document to reference, use in your daily practice and pin on your consulting room wall! Digital copy here: lms.optometry.org.au/course/view.ph…
Curious about the future of optometry? Join us for an interactive workshop that overviews the current context and landscape for optometry & revisits OA's Optometry 2040 project. Two sessions: 1️⃣ 5 December: tinyurl.com/bdzdepcf 2️⃣ 13 December: tinyurl.com/tuhzz6dw
Nominations are open for OA's 2024 H Barry Collin Research Medal. The prestigious medal recognises outstanding contributions to the advancement of knowledge in optics, vision science, or clinical optometry. Full details: optometry.org.au/research_surve…
Australian optometrists have been honoured with six prestigious awards at the annual AAO meeting in New Orleans 👏 📸 Pictured (L-R): Prof Nathan Efron, Anabelle Seddon, Prof Eric Papas, Dr Rabia Mobeen, and Prof Ian Bailey. Absent: Dr Sidra Sarwat optometry.org.au/members_member…
Optometry Victoria South Australia (OV/SA) is undergoing a significant transition as Ilsa Hampton, the CEO, announces her decision to step down from the role. This development comes as part of the OV/SA preparation for an operational integration with OA. optometry.org.au/workplace/ilsa…
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For a preview of this training content, tune into Marianne's @OptometryAus 1-hour webcast tomorrow (19th Sept) at 7.30pm Register: lms.optometry.org.au/course/view.ph…
Check out this great article on @OptometryAus website - our work funded by @DementiaAus is a step forward for dementia-friendly eye test experiences in the future. #DementiaActionWeek optometry.org.au/general_news/i…
Experiencing eye irritation from the recent increase in smoke from hazard reduction burns around Sydney? Researchers in eye surface disease from @UNSWoptomvsci have put together these tips on how to protect your eyes from smoke-induced irritation. @SukiJaiswal
AHHH IT'S REAL!! Delivered from the printers just in time for #DementiaActionWeek @DementiaAus @FWDDementia_AU @StepUp4Research @OptometryAus If you're a dementia or carer support organisation and would like some to distribute please contact me 🤗
✈️ Heading home after a busy 4-day trip with 2 #optometry conferences in #Melbourne ✅ networked ✅ research presented ✅ learnt about inherited retinal diseases, cognitive bias in clinical decisions, optometry burn out + much more ✅ to-do list increased 😂 #omega23 #wco
See what @Dr_Chris_Nguyen from @UniMelbDOVS and Dr Adrian Bruce at the @auscollegeoptom has to say about their session on #glaucoma at O=MEGA23/WCO4, which is just over 1️⃣ week away! Find them in Eureka Room 1 on Friday 8 Sep. @odmafair @WorldCouncilOpt @optomvicsa #omega23 #wco4
In an interview with OA, David Foresto, optometrist and practice owner, discusses the limitations placed on optometrists when it comes to oral therapeutics. He highlights how this restriction is negatively impacting patients and the public health system. optometry.org.au/therapeutics/r…
Come see me at the biggest optometry conference in the Southern Hemisphere, I’m the half time entertainment! And while you’re there, you might just learn something new about migraine 🙌 #OMEGA23 #WCO4 @OptometryAus youtu.be/s4SX_3UAjtc

UNSW School of Optome... @UNSWoptomvsci
3K Followers 2K Following Mission Statement: Advancing vision and eye health in society through world-class, innovative, multi-disciplinary education and research
Prof Laura Downie @DrLauraDownie
2K Followers 3K Following Professor of Optometry, PhD, BOptom. Dame Kate Campbell Fellow @unimelb. Clinician, researcher, innovator and educator. https://t.co/ZRJwvqwmDf lab🔬👩⚕️👓🎻
Scientia A/Prof Nicol... @nicole_carnt
2K Followers 3K Following An Optometrist, & Deputy Director of Research at School of Optometry and Vision Science, UNSW, Sydney. Interested in contact lenses, eye infection & genetics.
Jeremy Chiang, PhD @DrJChiang
721 Followers 836 Following Research Optometrist @UniMelb • Visiting Research Fellow @AstonOptometry • Adj Lecturer @UNSWoptomvsci • Associate Editor Clinical Exp Optom @OptometryAus
Revathy Mani PhD, FNO... @Revathy__Mani
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Dr Bao Nguyen @DrBaoNguyen
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@OptometryToday @OptometryToday
23K Followers 709 Following OT is a bi-monthly journal and website keeping optometry professionals and practice team members up to date on education, daily news and in-depth features
Marianne Piano @MPOrthoptics
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Dr Ceecee Britten-Jon... @alexisceecee
590 Followers 458 Following Research Fellow @UniMelbDOVS: ocular genomics & inherited retinal diseases | #Optometrist @auscollegeoptom | @unimelb & @veskiorg Fellow | @CochraneECP
Kwang Cham (He/Him) �... @DrKwangCham
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A/Prof Maria Markoull... @MMarkoulli
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Lisa Keay @KeayLisa
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Dr Ngozi Chidi-Egboka @NChidiEgboka
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World Council of Opto... @WorldCouncilOpt
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Suki Jaiswal @SukiJaiswal
231 Followers 234 Following PhD candidate: Impact of bushfire smoke on eyes. #Optometrist. #UNSWWomenchamps #IMNISMENTEE
A/Prof Lauren Ayton @DrLaurenAyton
1K Followers 962 Following Associate professor (University of Melbourne & CERA), vision researcher, science communicator and all-round nerd :) She/her. Opinions are my own.
Australian College of... @auscollegeoptom
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IAPB @IAPB1
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OptoJobs @OptoJobsHQ
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Sporeth @Sporethvd7
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Christian Wilton @ChristianW29976
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UNSW School of Optome... @UNSWoptomvsci
3K Followers 2K Following Mission Statement: Advancing vision and eye health in society through world-class, innovative, multi-disciplinary education and research
Prof Laura Downie @DrLauraDownie
2K Followers 3K Following Professor of Optometry, PhD, BOptom. Dame Kate Campbell Fellow @unimelb. Clinician, researcher, innovator and educator. https://t.co/ZRJwvqwmDf lab🔬👩⚕️👓🎻
Scientia A/Prof Nicol... @nicole_carnt
2K Followers 3K Following An Optometrist, & Deputy Director of Research at School of Optometry and Vision Science, UNSW, Sydney. Interested in contact lenses, eye infection & genetics.
Review of Optometry @revoptom
22K Followers 185 Following Optometry’s trusted advocate for the advancement of clinical expertise since 1891.
Jeremy Chiang, PhD @DrJChiang
721 Followers 836 Following Research Optometrist @UniMelb • Visiting Research Fellow @AstonOptometry • Adj Lecturer @UNSWoptomvsci • Associate Editor Clinical Exp Optom @OptometryAus
Dr Bao Nguyen @DrBaoNguyen
617 Followers 612 Following 👁Optometrist + 🧠Neuroscientist @UniMelbDOVS @UnimelbBME 👩👦👦Wifey @beyondcoffeehq | Community Champion @PANDAaustralia | Consumer consultant @MCHRImonash
@OptometryToday @OptometryToday
23K Followers 709 Following OT is a bi-monthly journal and website keeping optometry professionals and practice team members up to date on education, daily news and in-depth features
Marianne Piano @MPOrthoptics
1K Followers 940 Following 🇦🇺🇬🇧 Clinical eyecare researcher & orthoptist ('straight eyes'). She/her. My views are my own. Henry Brodaty Mid-Career Fellow: dementia-friendly eyecare.
Dr Ceecee Britten-Jon... @alexisceecee
590 Followers 458 Following Research Fellow @UniMelbDOVS: ocular genomics & inherited retinal diseases | #Optometrist @auscollegeoptom | @unimelb & @veskiorg Fellow | @CochraneECP
Kwang Cham (He/Him) �... @DrKwangCham
404 Followers 486 Following Associate Professor, Education Focussed | Edu Tech. | Mel. Acad. Fellow | SHFEA | AFANZAHPE | Dean's L&T Fellow |Associate Editor FoHPE
A/Prof Maria Markoull... @MMarkoulli
2K Followers 751 Following #Optometrist; @UNSW Associate Professor & #postgraduate coordinator; Deputy Editor of ClinExpOptom; @OpticalFnd board member. Tweets are my own.
Lisa Keay @KeayLisa
746 Followers 421 Following Better value health care, injury prevention, healthy ageing, integrated care, equity
World Council of Opto... @WorldCouncilOpt
8K Followers 374 Following The World Council of Optometry (WCO) is an international organization that works to enhance and develop eye and vision care worldwide.
Suki Jaiswal @SukiJaiswal
231 Followers 234 Following PhD candidate: Impact of bushfire smoke on eyes. #Optometrist. #UNSWWomenchamps #IMNISMENTEE
A/Prof Lauren Ayton @DrLaurenAyton
1K Followers 962 Following Associate professor (University of Melbourne & CERA), vision researcher, science communicator and all-round nerd :) She/her. Opinions are my own.
Australian College of... @auscollegeoptom
821 Followers 410 Following The Australian College of Optometry is an independent, not-for-profit, membership-based organisation, dedicated to preserving sight and preventing blindness.
ARVO @ARVOinfo
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IAPB @IAPB1
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Insight News @InsightOphtNews
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Gelflex Australia @GelflexAus
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