Optom-oversupply, burnout concerns
The Optometry workforce in Australia under the loup – oversupply or burnout or both?
Drew Jones6 min read
Optometry Comment
Paediatric ophthalmology research update
Term infant brain MRI after ROP treatment by anti-VEGF injection versus laser therapy Manrique M et alJournal of AAPOS. 2024;28:104038 Review: This retrospective cohort study analysed very low birth
Dr Cheefoong Chong5 min read
Helping Tongans see and be seen
United by a shared passion for eye health and advocacy, four EyesForGood volunteers set out to bring essential eyecare services to Tongan communities.
Germaine Joblin and Janice Yeoman4 min read
A wake-up call for ‘comfortable leaders’
Chalkeyes asks if our professional bodies should do more to protect optometrists from the frames-selling reality of today's market
Chalkeyes8 min read
Case study: visual recovery after decompression
A closer look at two cases of compressive optic neuropathy
Dr Arvind Gupta and Kenny Wu5 min read
Sight-impaired athletes: a triumph of willpower and skill
Visually impaired Paralympians fight not just for medals but for recognition of their incredible abilities
Jeremy Wong4 min read
Purpose: business focus fundamentals – part two
What really drives the ‘how’ in your financials... purpose!
Lynden Mason and Teréze Taber5 min read
Do you have an ethical autopilot?
Optometry and ophthalmic dispensing are both recognised as highly ethical registered professions. Even if we were not required to complete at least one ethical CPD point per cycle to maintain our registration, we would still retain ethical behaviour as our default – thinking before we act and speak.
Alli Campbell5 min read
Eyes on the prize – vision’s role in sports performance
Jeremy Wong explores sports vision correction, protection and enhancement options for athletes
Jeremy Wong11 min read
NZOSS 2025: blink and you’ll miss it!
Greetings from the New Zealand Optometry Student Society (NZOSS) executive team! More than just a university club, NZOSS stands as a community and professional platform connecting students with the wi
Joanna Cao3 min read
Importance of risk stratification in modern cataract surgery
Cataract surgery has transformed significantly over the decades, becoming one of the most performed and highly successful surgical procedures worldwide. It carries a small risk of intraoperative and postoperative complications, often quoted at around 2–5%; this varies across centres, as highlighted
Dr Yuanzhang Jiao, Associate Professor Jie Zhang, Professor Charles McGhee14 min read
Rebound myopia and prem-patient findings
Clear lens extraction and intraocular lens implantation to correct extreme myopia after retinopathy of prematurity Correa-Venegas et al Journal of AAPOS 2024. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39413986 Re
Dr Sarah Hull5 min read