22+ hour, 32+ min ago  (198+ words) CPD plays an important role for a health practitioner. Image: Eve/stock. adobe. com. The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and 14 National Boards are inviting feedback on proposed changes to their recency of practice and continuing professional development (CPD)…...

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3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (769+ words) Bausch + Lomb's range of surgical dyes. Image: B+L. A South Australian ophthalmologist talks about why dyes are so important in his work and how one product, in particular, has taken safety in surgery to the next level. In vitreoretinal surgery,…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago  (1673+ words) At the completion of this article, the reader should be able to" " Explain how lifestyle factors like smoking, nutrition, exercise and weight can affect AMD risk " Recognise environmental and behavioural contributors to AMD " Discuss the role of physical activity in…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago  (901+ words) ARVO 2026 was a chance to present the group's new Heidelberg Engineering, Retin AI and Espansione brands. Image: Essilor Luxottica. Off the back of several high-profile acquisitions, Essilor Luxottica presented its fully integrated vision care and med-tech ecosystem for the first…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago  (1372+ words) These Optos scans show (clockwise from left) progression monitoring of a large retinoschisis; a giant retinal tear caught early and treated with extensive laser, with imaging vital to document; and frosted branch angiitis in a cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis, with widefield imaging…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (472+ words) Optometry Australia (OA) will unify into a new single national entity after what the organisation said was overwhelming support from voting members across every state division. In a media release, OA said the vote marked a historic milestone for the…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (470+ words) Researchers at Flinders University have identified a new genetic contributor to juvenile open-angle glaucoma (JOAG), in findings that could strengthen the role of genetic testing in the early detection and management of the disease. The study, published in JAMA Ophthalmology,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (468+ words) The surgeon used a Vision Pro headset to perform the procedure. Image: ipopba/stock. adobe. com. Sight MD, a leading ophthalmology practice in the United States, has announced a historic milestone in surgical innovation. A media release from Sight MD…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (628+ words) A complaint can have a serious impact on a practitioner. Image: stokkete/stock. adobe. com. The ophthalmic sector is welcoming moves by Ahpra to review its notifications process and the sometimes-serious impacts on practitioners, with one body saying it is…...