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Media Response — Insight Ophthalmic News - 8th April 2024
The Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO) is strongly opposed to the emerging indications that Government intends to remove the vital, longstanding, and proven role of Medical Colleges in maintaining high — and most importantly — safe standards of specialist education and training.
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Media Response — 9 News Melbourne - 14th March 2024
Media Response to 9 News Melbourne regarding choice in medicine, choice of doctors, and choice of procedures.
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There’s an eye disease taking hold of 300,000 Australians, with more than half going about their day-to-day lives without a diagnosis or the knowledge they are affected. This World Glaucoma Week (10 – 16 March), the Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO) is drawing attention to the eye disease, also known as the ‘silent thief of sight’. Australians in the dark about 'silent thief of sight' - 11th March 2024
There’s an eye disease taking hold of 300,000 Australians, with more than half going about their day-to-day lives without a diagnosis or the knowledge they are affected. This World Glaucoma Week (10 – 16 March), the Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO) is drawing attention to the eye disease, also known as the ‘silent thief of sight’.
To commemorate International Women’s Day (8 March) this year, we called for members to recognise and celebrate your peers and have taken a closer look at the women driving innovation and advancing ophthalmology in Australia. Among our ophthalmic leaders is Penny Stewart, Country Manager Australia and New Zealand at Alcon, who stepped into the role last year. Penny paves the way to help others “See Brilliantly” - 4th March 2024
To commemorate International Women’s Day (8 March) this year, we called for members to recognise and celebrate your peers and have taken a closer look at the women driving innovation and advancing ophthalmology in Australia. Among our ophthalmic leaders is Penny Stewart, Country Manager Australia and New Zealand at Alcon, who stepped into the role last year.
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.


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