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It takes an outstanding achievement and service to be recognised on the Australian Honours list. Congratulations to the following members of the ophthalmic and broader community whose contributions to society and eye health are being formally celebrated today. Australian Honours in recognition of contributions to eye health - 26th January 2023
It takes an outstanding achievement and service to be recognised on the Australian Honours list. Congratulations to the following members of the ophthalmic and broader community whose contributions to society and eye health are being formally celebrated today.
The Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO) is calling on the community to ‘slide’ on their shades as the country braces for seasonal high temperatures and conditions. Sun protection measures are recommended when the Ultraviolet (UV) Index is 3 and above, but most of mainland Australia is currently experiencing seasonal indexes within the ‘extreme’ range of 11–15. Ocular melanoma survivor warns others as UV levels reach seasonal highs - 18th January 2023
The Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO) is calling on the community to ‘slide’ on their shades as the country braces for seasonal high temperatures and conditions. Sun protection measures are recommended when the Ultraviolet (UV) Index is 3 and above, but most of mainland Australia is currently experiencing seasonal indexes within the ‘extreme’ range of 11–15.
We are urging Australians to keep an eye on safety this summer as the seasonal risk for recreational injuries is on the rise. Ophthalmologists — our respected medical eye specialists and surgeons — report summer is the leading season for patients to present with accidental eye injuries, including penetrative trauma. Don’t ‘lose sight’ of safety during recreational summer season - 12th January 2023
We are urging Australians to keep an eye on safety this summer as the seasonal risk for recreational injuries is on the rise. Ophthalmologists — our respected medical eye specialists and surgeons — report summer is the leading season for patients to present with accidental eye injuries, including penetrative trauma.
The Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO) is encouraging the purchase of UV-blocking eyewear as the perfect last-minute stocking-filler gift for children this Christmas. ASO encourages perfect last-minute gift to ‘slide’ into Christmas stockings - 14th December 2022
The Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO) is encouraging the purchase of UV-blocking eyewear as the perfect last-minute stocking-filler gift for children this Christmas.
Last week The Australian exclusively broadcast that national health insurers were failing to meet a gold standard target of returning 90% of premiums to their members. Perhaps more concerning, is the creep towards health insurer ‘managed care’ within Australia — an issue largely overlooked, poorly understood and developing insidiously. The risk and rise of health insurer ‘managed care’ in Australia - 29th November 2022
Last week The Australian exclusively broadcast that national health insurers were failing to meet a gold standard target of returning 90% of premiums to their members. Perhaps more concerning, is the creep towards health insurer ‘managed care’ within Australia — an issue largely overlooked, poorly understood and developing insidiously.
This World Diabetes Day (today), the Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO) is drawing focal attention to the severe impacts the disease is having upon Australians and their sight. Ophthalmologists call on the community to prevent Diabetes-related vision loss - 14th November 2022
This World Diabetes Day (today), the Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO) is drawing focal attention to the severe impacts the disease is having upon Australians and their sight.
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This World Sight Day, take the pledge to #LoveYourEyes World Sight Day is the perfect time for Australian’s to take the pledge to #LoveYourEyes. World Sight Day, held on Thursday 13th October, is an international event that provides an opportunity to focus the world’s attention on the importance of good eye health and vision care. World Sight Day - 4th October 2022
This World Sight Day, take the pledge to #LoveYourEyes World Sight Day is the perfect time for Australian’s to take the pledge to #LoveYourEyes. World Sight Day, held on Thursday 13th October, is an international event that provides an opportunity to focus the world’s attention on the importance of good eye health and vision care.
An independent review of the regulation of health practitioners in cosmetic surgery led by Andrew Brown, was recently conducted after a series of complaints in the cosmetic surgery space were unresolved. AHPRA and the Medical Board today released a list of recommendations post review which they claim will increase oversight of the industry. Cosmetic surgery review recommendations released - 9th September 2022
An independent review of the regulation of health practitioners in cosmetic surgery led by Andrew Brown, was recently conducted after a series of complaints in the cosmetic surgery space were unresolved. AHPRA and the Medical Board today released a list of recommendations post review which they claim will increase oversight of the industry.
The ASO were pleased to attend the NSW RANZCO and Ophthalmology Updates ASM in Sydney over the weekend. ASO attends the RANZCO NSW ASM - 1st September 2022
The ASO were pleased to attend the NSW RANZCO and Ophthalmology Updates ASM in Sydney over the weekend.


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