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Routine eye health check saved Sunrise star from going blind

by Trixie Do, Community Engagement Officer, Optometry Australia
June 15, 2022June 15, 2022

David ‘Kochie’ Koch recently opened up about an eye health scare that almost cost him his eyesight. The Sunrise star…
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Gabriel has another 20 years of sight and he’s determined to help others with disabilities lead fulfilling lives

by Trixie Do, Community Engagement Officer, Optometry Australia
June 8, 2022June 8, 2022

Gabriel Gervasoni was told at 18 that he’d be legally blind by the time he’s 40. Now at 20, Gabriel…
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Make vision a priority this Myopia Awareness Week!

by Trixie Do, Optometry Australia, Community Engagement Officer
May 24, 2022May 24, 2022

Did you know that myopia is one of the leading causes of avoidable vision loss in the world? And by…
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Older Australians with poor vision at risk of being misdiagnosed

by Trixie Do, Community Engagement Officer, Optometry Australia
May 18, 2022May 18, 2022

A new study by the University of South Australia has found that millions of people aged 50 or over with…
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A closer look at AMD

by Trixie Do, Community Engagement Officer, Optometry Australia
May 13, 2022May 13, 2022

This Macula Month in May, we remind Aussies to look after their macular health by booking an appointment to see…
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New documentary ‘Open Your Eyes’ uncovers the future of eye health

by Trixie Do, Community Engagement Officer, Optometry Australia
May 12, 2022May 31, 2022

Open Your Eyes, a new feature documentary by Wayne Chesler that officially premiered this year, delivers the message that our…
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Managing childhood myopia

by Trixie Do, Community Engagement Officer, Optometry Australia
May 6, 2022May 11, 2022

The concerning rise of childhood myopia, or short-sightedness, has been a global topic of conversation lately – especially with emerging…
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Visit to optometrist saved woman’s life

by Trixie Do, Community Engagement Officer, Optometry Australia
April 13, 2022May 11, 2022

A trip to the optometrist may have just saved Karly Cox’s life. Image source: Kennedy News  When the UK mum-of-four…
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Meet inspirational Aussies living with vision loss

by Trixie Do, Community Engagement Officer, Optometry Australia
March 10, 2022May 11, 2022

In Australia, more than 450,000 people are currently living with vision impairment or blindness. Vision loss can be life changing.…
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The footy season gets focused as AFL approves Mason Cox’ prescription glasses

by Jenna McGowan, Member Communications Officer, Optometry Australia
March 2, 2022March 18, 2022

The AFL has given Collingwood’s Mason Cox the go-ahead to wear prescription sunglasses in competitive matches. The Magpie player has…
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