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It’s currently a lesser-known date on the calendar, but the ASO is planning on changing this. World Ophthalmologist Day, also known as Ophthalmologist Day or International Ophthalmology Day, is an unofficial professional celebration for all specialists in medical and surgical eye disease and marked annually on August 8. Thank a sight-saving hero, thank an Ophthalmologist - 7th August 2023
It’s currently a lesser-known date on the calendar, but the ASO is planning on changing this. World Ophthalmologist Day, also known as Ophthalmologist Day or International Ophthalmology Day, is an unofficial professional celebration for all specialists in medical and surgical eye disease and marked annually on August 8.
Website: ASO World Ophthalmologist Day
Four years ago, ophthalmology resident Dr Liana Dedina was performing intravitreal injection after injection at the eye clinic in Adelaide’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital when she struck an idea. Today, Liana’s idea can not only achieve substantial outcomes in waste minimisation strategies for ophthalmologists, but there are also visible lessons for the broader healthcare community. Eye on Emissions - 30th May 2023
Four years ago, ophthalmology resident Dr Liana Dedina was performing intravitreal injection after injection at the eye clinic in Adelaide’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital when she struck an idea. Today, Liana’s idea can not only achieve substantial outcomes in waste minimisation strategies for ophthalmologists, but there are also visible lessons for the broader healthcare community.
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On Tuesday, 9 May 2023 the Albanese Government handed down its second but first full-year annual budget since occupying office a year ago in May 2022. Your ASO has compiled a highlights package of the key deliverables for health and the areas that might impact you. Federal Budget 2023–2024 Highlights for ASO Members - 10th May 2023
On Tuesday, 9 May 2023 the Albanese Government handed down its second but first full-year annual budget since occupying office a year ago in May 2022. Your ASO has compiled a highlights package of the key deliverables for health and the areas that might impact you.
For more information download this document
Earlier this month, AHPRA and the Medical Board released new requirements for doctors who both perform and advertise cosmetic surgery. These requirements will come into effect from 1 July 2023. New Cosmetic Surgery Guidelines - 26th April 2023
Earlier this month, AHPRA and the Medical Board released new requirements for doctors who both perform and advertise cosmetic surgery. These requirements will come into effect from 1 July 2023.
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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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