KeepSight’s next three years

Dr Benjamin Ashby, Specsavers' Director of Optometry for Australia & New Zealand explains how Specsavers will continue to support KeepSight over the coming years. The...

What role does OCT play in diagnosing age-related macular degeneration?

The introduction of OCT as part of a standard eye test for every patient at Specsavers is having an impact on the diagnosis and...

Glaucoma NZ: A hub for patient-centred care

Glaucoma NZ CEO Pippa Martin explains what happens after patients are referred to the patient support body.  Although it is more common for Glaucoma NZ...

Glaucoma detection and referral in Australia’s most locked down states

The past 18 months have been anything but ordinary. COVID-19 restrictions and prolonged lockdowns across states and regions have impacted access to eyecare across...

The year ahead – Glaucoma New Zealand

As we start another year, we speak to professionals across the eye health industry to understand the challenges, opportunities, trends and priorities for the...

Providing seamless care to patients with diabetes

When KeepSight, the Australian-first initiative to help encourage people living with diabetes to have regular eye checks, was officially launched in 2019, Specsavers aimed...

CERA – Preserving sight in pregnancy

A CERA researcher’s PhD could help prevent sight loss during pregnancy in women with types 1 and 2 diabetes. Her research may also influence...

World Diabetes Day

This World Diabetes Day, Specsavers is encouraging all people living with diabetes to have regular eye checks.

Glaucoma Australia helping glaucoma patients make informed lifestyle choices

By Annie Gibbins, CEO Glaucoma Australia Glaucoma Australia’s offers education and support to patients throughout their journey with glaucoma. With medical information so readily available...
Simon Kelly from Specsavers Runaway Bay tests eyes

Normal tension glaucoma: Case study and discussion

Written by Tyson Xu BOptom (Hons) BSc, Specsavers Nowra NSW Tyson graduated from UNSW in 2017 and was the recipient of the Andrew Whatham Centre...