How does KeepSight use the NDSS to bring people into eyecare?
There are up to 1.9 million people living with diabetes in Australia. Of those, research suggests 800,000 don’t access routine eyecare services. Optometrists are...
Why optometrists are crucial to the success of KeepSight
The success of KeepSight to date is directly linked to the role optometrists play in providing regular eye examinations, monitoring the eye health of...
Why is KeepSight effective?
An excerpt from Optometry Australia's Optometry Connection Magazine - July issue. Written by Dr Joseph Paul, Head of Professional Services at Specsavers Australia New...
Kiwis with diabetes unaware of their risk of eye disease
A survey of 123 members of the Diabetes New Zealand community has revealed a shocking lack of knowledge around diabetic retinopathy, despite many members...
Review periods for patients with AMD
One of the major benefits of implementing a systematic use of OCT on all patients is the ability to accurately monitor changes over time....
The impact of the past 12 months on patient care – an analysis of...
The past 12 months have been anything but ordinary. COVID-19 restrictions have impacted access to eye care across Australia, with prolonged lockdowns restricting optometrists from...
Case Study: Doug Perkins Medal Australian winner – supporting the community through COVID
The metrics used to determine this year’s Australian and New Zealand winners of the Doug Perkins Medal - which recognises the highest standards of...
Insights into care for glaucoma suspects
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A truly holistic approach to patient care ensures that all resources available are directed purposefully towards improving outcomes.
CASE STUDY: Doug Perkins Medal recipient’s glaucoma success
Data is a driving force behind many aspects of excellence in patient care. It enables an understanding of the incremental clinical activities that optometrists...
The impact of COVID-19 on Australia’s graduate and locum optometrists
In 2020, almost one million of Australia’s 13.7-million-person labour force lost employment due to COVID-19 and in New Zealand, the unemployment rate rose to...