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5 May 2022
Media Release: Sight-saving treatment retained for Australians
RANZCO welcomes the move by both Australian major parties to reject a proposed Medicare rebate cut to sight saving treatment....
Read More 24 March 2022
RANZCO signs open letter calling for urgent action needed on climate change
RANZCO has joined nine other medical colleges to advocate for urgent transition to net-zero emissions across all economic sectors to...
Read More 17 March 2022
RANZCO Supports the Close the Gap Campaign
Health equality is a fundamental right for all, and RANZCO supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and their right...
Read More 7 March 2022
World Glaucoma Week 2022 – Treat Your Eyes
Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, and the disease affects 300,000 Australians with 50% unaware they have...
Read More 4 March 2022
AMA4 Position Statement
RANZCO’s Visual Standards Committee has launched a position statement ‘best practice application of AMA4 criteria’ recommending treating ophthalmologists revise the...
Read More 18 February 2022
RANZCO Annual Evaluation Report
RANZCO’s first Annual Evaluation Report will guide data-driven policy decisions and evidence-based continuous improvements of the College’s vocational training program...
Read More 1 February 2022
Equity and access to sustainable services are the focus of RANZCO’s Pre-Budget Submission
RANZCO's 2022-2023 pre-budget submission to the Australian government aligns with the College's mission to drive improvements in eye health care...
Read More 27 January 2022
Dr Stephen Godfrey Receives a Medal of the Order of Australia
RANZCO extends our congratulations to Dr Stephen Godfrey who received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service...
Read More 26 January 2022
Dr James La Nauze Receives an AM in the General Division of the Order of Australia
RANZCO would like to congratulate Fellow Dr James Humphrey La Nauze for receiving an AM in the General Division of...
Read More 24 January 2022
Joint Statement on Equal Access to Assistive Technology
RANZCO joined over 60 organisations calling on the Australian Government to establish a harmonised and nationally consistent assistive technology program...
Read More 19 January 2022
Obituary: Dr Theo Keldoulis
RANZCO sends its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Dr Theo Keldoulis, who sadly passed away on Friday...
Read More 19 January 2022
RANZCO 53rd Congress Dates
2022 is going to be a bumper year for RANZCO! The 52nd Virtual Congress is taking place from 26 February...
Read More 21 December 2021
RANZCO VTP Changes
RANZCO is making important changes to the Vocational Training Program (VTP) and they affect the part Fellows and employers play...
Read More 14 December 2021
News about RANZCO’s CEO, David Andrews
RANZCO President, Prof Nitn Verma AM, on behalf of the RANZCO Board, has sent an internal communications to RANZCO members...
Read More 9 December 2021
The Myth of a “Tracking” Disorder in Children with Reading Difficulties
A new position statement by the College has just been published that explains the reasons why tracking disorders in children...
Read More 7 December 2021
A/Prof Kris Rallah-Baker to deliver 2021 Barry Jones Vision Ovation
Vision 2020 Australia have announced that the second annual Barry Jones Vision Oration will be delivered by A/Prof. Kristopher Rallah-Baker,...
Read More 3 December 2021
Advocating for Rural, Regional and Remote Patients
On Friday 3 December 2021, RANZCO will make a submission to the NSW Government parliamentary inquiry into health outcomes and...
Read More 29 November 2021
10 Minutes of Science is Here
10 minutes of science is a new podcast series from Women in Ophthalmology. Each edition features an expert in their field...
Read More 25 November 2021
Board Directors Elected at the 2021 RANZCO AGM
Four Directors have been elected at the recently concluded RANZCO AGM held on Saturday 20 November 2021: Dr Rebecca Stack...
Read More 23 November 2021
Work-based assessments on track to put paper into the recycling bin
RANZCO rolled out online Work-based Assessments (myWBA) in August this year to better capture the effectiveness of trainee learning and...
Read More 18 November 2021
Indigenous Eye Health Launches the 2021 Annual Update on the Close the Gap for Vision Roadmap
RANZCO congratulates the Indigenous Eye Health Unit at the University of Melbourne on the launch of the 2021 Annual Update...
Read More 11 November 2021
St John Ambulance Merge With The IDEAS Van
St John Ambulance Queensland has joined forces with IDEAS Van to help further combat blindness in remote Australian communities. The...
Read More 8 November 2021
RANZCO Eye Museum Rebrands to Grow
To describe its focus more accurately, the RANZCO Museum has updated its name to the RANZCO Eye Museum. The RANZCO...
Read More 25 October 2021
History of Ophthalmology Online Symposium – Book a date in the future for a trip to the past
The 2021 History of Ophthalmology Online Symposium will take place on Wednesday, 3 November 7pm – 8.30pm (AEDT). Presented by...
Read More 1 October 2021
RANZCO and ADA raise awareness this Dyslexia Week
RANZCO and the ADA have partnered to raise awareness of dyslexia as part of Australian Dyslexia Week: 4-10 October. Read...
Read More 24 September 2021
Decision on trainee progression during the COVID-19 pandemic
On Thursday 23 September 2021, an email was sent out to RANZCO Fellows and trainees regarding trainee's progression through the...
Read More 20 September 2021
Supercharge your CPD!
In light of the postponement of Congress and with just three months left for 2021, the CPD Team have put together a...
Read More 15 September 2021
RANZCO signs open letter on Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions
RANZCO has joined the AMA, Doctors for the Environment Australia, (DEA), ANZCA, RACGP, ACRRM, CICM, RACMA, RANZCP, RACP, RANZCOG and...
Read More 6 September 2021
Congress update
The RANZCO Board met on Friday afternoon to consider the timing and format of Congress 2021 in light of the...
Read More 26 August 2021
RANZCO co-signs with other colleges on welcome postponement of elective surgery
RANZCO, along with other specialist medical colleges across Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia support the temporary postponement of all non-urgent...
Read More 5 July 2021
No place for sexism, sexual harassment of violence in healthcare
RANZCO endorses the AHPRA and MBA’s “No place for sexism, sexual harassment or violence in healthcare” joint statement. Read the...
Read More 25 May 2021
RANZCO Future of Eye Care Symposium 2021
On 17 April, RANZCO held a virtual symposium on the Future of Eye Care. The speakers and panelists shared their...
Read More 19 May 2021
Help spread the word on New Family Focused Campaign
Glaucoma Australia has launched a new family-focused awareness campaign called 'Begins With You', to mobilise people diagnosed with glaucoma to...
Read More 18 May 2021
Preventing Eye Injuries
Open globe injuries are one of the leading causes of single eye blindness in Australia. RANZCO Fellow A/Prof Chameen Samarawickrama...
Read More 12 May 2021
RANZCO President and CEO Attend the 2021 WA Branch Meeting
Last weekend, RANZCO President Prof Nitin Verma and RANZCO CEO, David Andrews attended the recently concluded WA Branch meeting on...
Read More 11 May 2021
Dangers of cosmetic eyelash serums containing prostaglandin Analogues
Recent media coverage is raising awareness among ophthalmologists and the public on the potential risks of using cosmetic eyelash growth...
Read More 29 April 2021
RANZCO Participates in the NATSIEHC 2021: The Gap and Beyond
Indigenous Eye Health (IEH) convened the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Conference (NATSIEHC) 2021: The Gap and...
Read More 28 April 2021
Climate Emergency declared by IAPB on Earth Day 2021
On 22 April, Earth Day 2021, the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) has declared a Climate Emergency....
Read More 13 April 2021
Eye2Eye Q1 2021 is now available!
"Unpacking Sustainability: Future Proofing Ophthalmology" is the theme for the 2021 Q1 edition of Eye2Eye. In this issue, we talk about...
Read More 9 April 2021
RANZCO updates PM on Eye Care Initiatives
RANZCO CEO, Dr David Andrews, recently travelled to Canberra to meet with Prime Minister Scott Morrison to discuss a range...
Read More 15 March 2021
Updates on the regulation of Australian practitioners during COVID-19
Please visit the AHPRA website for latest updates on vaccination statements, important practitioner information, education and accreditation, surge workforce, and...
Read More 12 March 2021
15 trainees complete RANZCO Eye Anatomy Exam
Once accepted into the RANZCO Ophthalmology Trainee program, one of the first exams that trainees face is Anatomy (Written and...
Read More 9 March 2021
RANZCO Supports Glaucoma Awareness Week
Known as the 'silent thief of sight', glaucoma develops slowly for most people and a considerable amount of peripheral vision...
Read More 5 March 2021
RANZCO submits Pre-Budget Submission to Federal Government
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) recently submitted our 2021-2022 pre-budget submission to the government. Our...
Read More 26 February 2021
IAPB Vision Atlas
Did you know 90% of vision loss globally is preventable or treatable? Or that 55% of people around the world...
Read More 18 February 2021
Lancet Global Health Commission on Global Eye Health
Approximately 1.1 billion people are currently living with untreated vision impairment. More than 90% of these cases can be prevented...
Read More 25 January 2021
Eye2Eye 2020 Q4 Edition — Now available!
The latest edition of Eye2Eye has been distributed mid-December 2020 with the theme "Career Cartography: Mapping Paths to Professionalism". In...
Read More 12 October 2020
Heather Mack’s Outgoing President Message
Clinical A/Prof Heather Mack released a video of her final message as Outgoing RANZCO President. A/Prof Mack also announced the...
Read More 9 October 2020
RANZCO Annual Report 2019-2020
The RANZCO Annual Report for 2019-2020 has now been released. You may also find this in the Annual Reports page...
Read More 8 October 2020
World Sight Day 2020 – RANZCO and Diabetes Australia Joint Media Release
Ending preventable blindness: KeepSight helps people with diabetes see a better future. This #WorldVisionDayAU 2020 RANZCO has teamed up with...
Read More 21 September 2020
Asia Pacific Glaucoma Society Free Webinar – 22 September 2020
The Asia Pacific Glaucoma Society will be launching their webinar series that starts with their inaugural session tomorrow 22 September...
Read More 15 September 2020
Māori Language Week 2020
E ngā Tauira o ō mātou Kareti, ko te tekau mā whā ki te rua tekau o Mahuru, ngā rā...
Read More 7 September 2020
Media Release from the Minister for Health
The media release from the Minister for Health regarding the recent World Health Assembly Resolution reaffirms the Government's commitment to...
Read More 2 September 2020
What is an ophthalmologist?
Prof Nitin Verma AM, President-elect of RANZCO explains what an ophthalmologist is and how they lead a team of dedicated...
Read More 17 August 2020
A Video from the Incoming RANZCO President
In June, Prof Nitin Verma AM was elected by the RANZCO Council as President-elect. At the 10 October 2020 Council...
Read More 14 August 2020
RANZCO on International Day for World’s Indigenous Peoples
RANZCO respectfully acknowledges the continuous connection to land, sea and culture of Indigenous peoples across the world. Read more in...
Read More 13 August 2020
Guidance for elective procedures post COVID-19
RANZCO has joined ANZCA and RACS, RANZCOG and RACDS to agree on guidance for elective procedures post COVID-19. Available evidence...
Read More 30 July 2020
RANZCO supports new Closing the Gap targets
RANZCO acknowledges the continued leadership of the Coalition of Peaks in the formation of the new Closing the Gap partnership....
Read More 27 July 2020
Dr Harry Nespolon – RACGP President
We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)...
Read More 20 July 2020
National Diabetes Week 2020
Last Saturday 18 July, marked the end of National Diabetes Week 2020. We asked RANZCO Fellow and 2020 Australian of...
Read More 26 June 2020
2020 Australian of the Year wraps up the RANZCO webinar series
Dr James Muecke AM, RANZCO Fellow and 2020 Australian of the Year, wrapped up RANZCO's 11-week webinar series on Thursday...
Read More 22 June 2020
RANZCO Māori Action Plan
In 2020, the RANZCO Māori and Pasifika Eye Health Committee is progressing work towards the RANZCO Māori Action Plan. Underpinning...
Read More 18 June 2020
RANZCO Booth at the WOC2020 Virtual
The RANZCO booth is looking good and we're getting excited for the start of WOC2020 Virtual! Don't forget to add...
Read More 15 June 2020
Eye Health Announcement
RANZCO welcomes the Federal Government's investment of $35M in key health issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and...
Read More 15 June 2020
RANZCO Announces New President-Elect
RANZCO is very pleased to announce the Council's appointment of Prof Nitin Verma as President-elect. Prof Verma will formally take...
Read More 9 June 2020
Queen’s Birthday 2020 Honours
A big congratulations to RANZCO Fellows Dr Harold Spiro and Dr Arthur Briner who were awarded the Medal of the...
Read More 5 June 2020
RANZCO Celebrates #CrazySocks4Docs Day
RANZCO celebrated #CrazySocks4Docs day - an important campaign that highlights the importance of medical professionals talking about, and caring for...
Read More 4 June 2020
RANZCO Joint Statement with The Fred Hollows Foundation
RANZCO, in partnership with The Fred Hollows Foundation, recognises that we need practical steps towards reconciliation and closing the gap...
Read More 28 May 2020
RANZCO Celebrates National Reconciliation Week 2020
RANZCO is celebrating this year's National Reconciliation Week along with the rest of Australia from 27 May to 3 June....
Read More 25 May 2020
RANZCO Staff celebrates Biggest Morning Tea and Eid al-Fitr
Today, the RANZCO staff celebrated Eid al-Fitr and Australia's Biggest Morning tea. The Morning Tea aims to raise money for...
Read More 13 May 2020
Dr Grant Raymond on ABC Radio Adelaide Today
RANZCO’s Vice President, Dr Grant Raymond, was on ABC Radio Adelaide this morning reminding Australians not to jeopardise their eye...
Read More 13 May 2020
35th APAO Congress 2020 has been cancelled
APAO has announced that the 35th APAO Congress scheduled on 5-9 August 2020 in Xiamen, China has been cancelled. They...
Read More 11 May 2020
RANZCO Congress 2021
RANZCO launches Congress 2021 website - we look forward to seeing you in Brisbane in November 2021.
Read More 11 May 2020
IVI Treatment during COVID-19
RANZCO supports MDFA's message to stop people going unnecessarily blind during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More 4 May 2020
Nominations sought for RANZCO President-elect
Nominations are now being sought for the position of President-elect. The RANZCO Council votes on this appointment on 13 June...
Read More 1 May 2020
RANZCO Updates
Visit the COVID-19 webpages for the latest College news and positions. The College has released a position statement on the...
Read More 11 February 2020
RANZCO Statement on Medical Training Survey Results
We're very pleased that the 2019 Australian Medical Training Survey results released today indicate a high rate of satisfaction with...
Read More 10 January 2020
When Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
The most common eye hazards people face in bushfire circumstances are smoke, noxious/poisonous gases, or thermal hazards such as embers...
Read More 9 October 2019
RANZCO Board Vacancy
Due to the resignations of A/Prof Nitin Verma and Dr Neil Murray, there are now two vacancies on the RANZCO...
Read More 21 May 2019
Notice of changes: SIMG assessment tools and processes
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) undertook a comprehensive review of its SIMG assessment tools and...
Read More 7 March 2019
What a lifetime of sun can do to your eyes
Sun safety is a hot topic over summer, but did you know that it is important to protect your eyes...
Read More 30 January 2019
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists celebrates 50 years
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) is pleased to launch the RANZCO 50th golden anniversary logo. This year,...
Read More 14 December 2018
RANZCO endorses the Concussion in Sport Australia Position Statement
RANZCO endorses the Concussion in Sport Australia Position Statement, which aims to improve safety and health outcomes for all Australians...
Read More 21 November 2018
Congress 2018: RANZCO working with Dr Kristopher Rallah-Baker to foster a positive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainees
RANZCO and Dr Kristopher Rallah-Baker have held meetings at RANZCO Congress this week and issued the following joint statement: “We...
Read More 29 October 2018
Ophthalmologists call on people to protect their eye this workplace safety month!
October is National Safe Work Month, an initiative led by Safe Work Australia to improve health and safety in the...
Read More 11 September 2018
RANZCO Glaucoma Referral Pathways to DHBs launched in New Zealand
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) is pleased to announce the launch of the Glaucoma Referral...
Read More 10 July 2018
RANZCO elects Dr Heather Mack as first female President
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) has elected Dr Heather Mack to be their new President....
Read More 26 June 2018
Community members helping shape the future of eye care
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) is committed to taking a collaborative approach to shaping the...
Read More 21 June 2018
Don’t fly blind when considering stem cell treatments for eyes, say experts
The Australian experts in the fields of ophthalmology and stem cells, the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists...
Read More 15 May 2018
Eye care patient cards to spark more informed conversation between patients and eye care professionals
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) and the New Zealand Association of Optometrists are pleased to...
Read More 15 May 2018
Mega clinics to help clear eye appointment backlog at CM Health
A series of eye care “mega-clinics” will be held at Counties Manukau Health to ensure high risk patients get access...
Read More 15 May 2018
RANZCO AMD Management Guidelines launched across New Zealand
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) is pleased to announce the launch of RANZCO Age-related Macular...
Read More 26 April 2018
No scientific evidence that Irlen Syndrome exists, say ophthalmologists
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) has released a position statement explaining that there is no evidence...
Read More 17 April 2018
RANZCO responds to the Health and Disability Commissioner review
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) welcomes the recent Health and Disability Commissioner report 'Delay in...
Read More 9 April 2018
Keratoconus treatment Corneal Collagen Cross Linking to be supported by Medicare
In a much awaited development, Corneal Collagen Cross Linking (CCXL) for keratoconus will be added to the Medicare Benefits Scheme...
Read More 24 March 2018
RANZCO comments on training posts for medical specialists
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists responds to today’s article in The Australian on specialist training places...
Read More 1 November 2017
RANZCO launches position statement on billing practices of Indigenous patients
Today, RANZCO is launching a Position Statement about recommended billing practices of Indigenous patients. The aim of this position statement...
Read More 23 October 2017
RANZCO welcomes new Rural Health Commissioner
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) today welcomes the appointment of Australia’s first National Rural Health...
Read More 13 October 2017
Flash photo saves little boy’s life
Toddler Aayaan owes his life to flash photography and his observant parents after an unusual white reflection in his eye...
Read More 4 October 2017
Call to ban eyeball tattooing following another horror story
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) has called for a ban on eyeball tattooing following yet...
Read More 18 September 2017
Changes to MBS consultation items co-claiming rules, effective 1/11
The Department of Health has informed RANZCO on changes to claiming rules of MBS subsequent consultation items together with surgical...
Read More 13 September 2017
A celebration of Rising Stars who have a bright vision for the future of eye care
Seven young Fellows from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) were chosen as Rising Stars in...
Read More 6 September 2017
RANZCO statement on healthcare funding and eye injections
“The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) welcomes the current debate about healthcare funding in New Zealand....
Read More 10 August 2017
Ophthalmologists condemn Channel 7 report on behavioural optometry
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) has today reacted to the recent Channel 7 News report...
Read More 19 May 2017
Positive indications on ophthalmology waiting list backlog, but more to be done, say ophthalmologists
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) says that there are indications from a number of district...
Read More 19 May 2017
RANZCO responds to Southern DHB ophthalmic incidents review
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) welcomes the publication of the Review of 34 ophthalmic (eye)...
Read More 20 March 2017
How an eye exam saved my life
Everyone knows that regular eye exams are important to ensure healthy vision, but for both Dennis Hewitt and Dean Randall...
Read More 15 March 2017
When the ‘silent thief of sight’ strikes in children
Known as the silent thief of sight due to its slow and ‘silent’ progression, glaucoma is a common eye disease...
Read More 30 January 2017
Ophthalmologists warn of the impact of UV exposure on children’s eye health
As the beginning of the school year approaches, the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) is warning...
Read More 5 January 2017
RANZCO supports the formalisation of AONANC
RANZCO supports the formalisation of the Australian Ophthalmic Nurses Associations National Council (AONANC) During RANZCO’s annual Congress in November 2016,...
Read More 23 December 2016
Ophthalmologists welcome announcement of funding to clear District Health Board waiting lists
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) welcomes the Ministry of Health’s announcement of additional funding for...
Read More 1 December 2016
Ophthalmologists disappointed at NSW government’s lack of action on dangerous eye ball tattooing
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) has today reacted with disappointment following the release of the...
Read More 19 November 2016
RANZCO launches AMD and Diabetic Retinopathy Referral Pathways
Following the launch of their glaucoma referral pathway earlier this year, the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists...
Read More 1 November 2016
Hospital waiting time targets causing avoidable blindness; ophthalmologists call for urgent Government review
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) has renewed calls for an urgent government review of waiting...
Read More 13 October 2016
RANZCO supports National Eye Health Survey
“RANZCO welcomes the release by Vision 2020 Australia and the Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) of the National Eye...
Read More 15 September 2016
Understanding visual impairment in competitive sports
As Australia and New Zealand’s Paralympians gear up for competition, some of the key contenders to bring home medals are...
Read More 10 August 2016
RANZCO President responds to Medibank’s comments in the The Australian on 8 August
“I and my RANZCO colleagues are extremely confused by Medibank’s statement about the cost of cataract surgery in Australia, especially...
Read More 5 August 2016
RANZCO and Specsavers announce historic collaboration
In an unprecedented collaboration for the eye health sector, the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) and...
Read More 29 July 2016
Associate Professor Mark Daniell elected new RANZCO President
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) has elected Associate Professor Mark Daniell to be their new...
Read More 12 July 2016
Australia’s eye doctors advise people with diabetes to check their eye health
As part of National Diabetes Week (10–16 July) and the Eye Surgeons’ Foundation initiative JulEYE, Australia’s medical eye specialist doctors...
Read More 19 April 2016
Busting Eye Myths
SEPARATING FACT FROM FICTION WHEN IT COMES TO LOOKING AFTER YOUR EYES Australian eye specialists dispel common misconceptions about eyes...
Read More 16 March 2016
RANZCO launches its Choosing Wisely Australia messages
RANZCO launches its Choosing Wisely Australia messages The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) is releasing today...
Read More 25 February 2016
Eye specialists warning on eye-ball tattoos
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) is following with concern the developing issue of eye-ball tattooing...
Read More 4 January 2016
Time for Some Summer Shut-Eye
As we enter the holiday season, many Aussies will be getting ready to enjoy the great outdoors and soak up...
Read More 26 October 2015
1100 EYE SURGEONS IN WELLINGTON FOR OPHTHALMOLOGY CONGRESS
Well over a thousand ophthalmologists and trainees from across Australia, New Zealand and around the world will share and discuss...
Read More 14 October 2015
Vision impaired people deserve the full picture
A call to have free-to-air television networks broadcast audio descriptions for their programs has been endorsed by the Royal Australian...
Read More 8 October 2015
Eye-gazing: the new astrology?
WORLD SIGHT DAY 8 OCTOBER 2015 Poetic licence has it that eyes are the windows to our soul and tell...
Read More 2 October 2015
Experts call for higher retinal screenings this national diabetes week
Diabetes, the fastest growing epidemic of our time, is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in Australians under 60. Diabetic...
Read More 3 September 2015
Hands off your eyes!
THE HIDDEN DANGERS OF CHRONIC AND VIGOROUS EYE RUBBING. 3 September 2015: Eye specialists from the Save Sight Institute in...
Read More 27 July 2015
Sight-saving innovations to be unveiled at major Sydney event
An international eye health conference starting in Sydney this Friday will highlight landmark work on genetics and new treatments, which...
Read More 23 July 2015
Patients at risk of losing subsidy for dry eye syndrome
Nearly half a million Australians who suffer dry eye syndrome that makes eyes feel 'gritty' or 'sandy' are at risk...
Read More 17 June 2015
RANZCO’S NEW GOVERNANCE REFLECTS MODERN PRACTICE
An updated governance arrangement for RANZCO has been successfully implemented after a majority...
Read More 16 June 2015
Ebola among provocative topics at eye conference
The effect of Ebola on the eye is on the agenda...
Read More 26 May 2015
Outcomes for Wet Macular Degeneration
Treatment for the nation’s most common cause of blindness – macular degeneration – has turned a corner through the tireless...
Read More 4 May 2015
Mobile devices and eye care: Exciting times ahead?
Using portable devices to carry out eye checks raises interesting questions around health diagnosis and...
Read More 22 April 2015
Women’s eye health: being proactive the best course of action
Australian women, especially after age 40, need to be vigilant on eye disease, advises the Royal Australian and New Zealand...
Read More 17 March 2015
Corneal eye procedure not dangerous says Peak Body
Despite a recent media story, an eye procedure known as keratoconus cross-linking is vital and...
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