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Glaucoma Collaborative Care in Action
I think optometrists provide an essential service in glaucoma screening and detection, monitoring stable glaucoma and recognising indicators for early ophthalmology review, providing feedback on the treatment plan and outcomes, and patient education. Optometrists play a critical role in working closely with ophthalmologists to achieve targets and adjust treatments.
MIGS in 2020: Reviewing the Devices and Techniques
Glaucoma refers to a number of conditions that have, in common, characteristic optic neuropathy leading to reduced vision and potentially, blindness. Treatment of glaucoma consists of reducing intraocular pressure (IOP) using medical, laser or surgical therapy. Most glaucoma within our community is considered mild to moderate, based on the severity of damage to the optic nerve and/ or effect on the visual field.
MacularNEWS Digital
To recognise our relationship to the University of Sydney, we have adopted the University’s brand identity. This is still the same MacularNEWS that you are used to, just with a new look.
Australians are Lending Their Expertise to Overseas Communities in Desperate Need
There are millions of Australians involved in volunteer work, 8.7 million of them by one count. And it’s not just butchers, bakers and database makers staffing the Saturday-morning Scouts barbecue, important though that is. Some of our most highly skilled professionals take their talents to the most challenging places on the earth.
