Optometry has been Kubi Wong's dream since Year 7, when he injured his eye playing soccer. He is now living his dream at Specsavers Australia in Sunnybank, QLD. https://lnkd.in/gGcH8ucW
Insight Ophthalmic News
Book and Periodical Publishing
Melbourne, Victoria 5,903 followers
Australia's leading ophthalmic magazine since 1975
About us
Insight has been the leading industry publication in Australia for more than 40 years. This longevity is largely due to our ability to consistently deliver accurate and independent news relevant to all ophthalmic professionals and their supporting industry.
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https://www.insightnews.com.au/
External link for Insight Ophthalmic News
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- Book and Periodical Publishing
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- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Melbourne, Victoria
- Founded
- 1975
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Specsavers recently celebrated more recognition for being considered a great place to work in both Australia and New Zealand. In light of this ongoing success, Insight asked ANZ clinical services director Dr Ben Ashby on his thoughts about what is driving this. Specsavers Paul Bott Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand (OCANZ) Optometry Australia Optical Dispensers Australia
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Hoya Vision Care has convened leading global experts, policymakers, industry leaders, and advocates to publish Tackling the Myopia Crisis: Uniting Frontline Care, Policy, and Thoughtful Innovation. The company said the “landmark consensus statement”, published on 20 November 2025, World Children’s Day, “declares childhood myopia as a public health emergency and charts a unified path forward through coordinated global intervention”. Marius de Beer Serge Resnikoff The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) Orthoptics Australia Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO) Optometry Australia Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand (OCANZ) Optical Dispensers Australia
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EssilorLuxottica has partnered with Optical Dispensers Australia (ODA) to host a workshop on frame fittings. “EssilorLuxottica is committed to providing ongoing support for the professional development of optical dispensers,” it said. The interactive and informative workshop in North Sydney last month offered ODA members valuable insights into professional frame styling. Chedy Kalach (MAICD) Cameron Bourke ACOD - Australasian College of Optical Dispensing
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Specsavers has been recognised as a great place to work in every country where it operates, including a number-one ranking in Denmark. https://lnkd.in/gFXb8VTa
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The HD Disposable OCULUS LenZ lens has been reshaping vitreoretinal surgery since its introduction in 2017, combining optical precision, ease-of-use, and disposable convenience to challenge the status quo and how surgeons view the retina. For one ophthalmic surgeon-scientist its impact has been so profound that it has persuaded him to walk away from his own invention. OCULUS Optikgeräte GmbH - International Seoul National University The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO)
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Revenue at global eyecare company Alcon is up 6%, according to its latest financial results. It has announced its results for the three- and nine-month periods ending September 30, 2025. A media release said that, for the third quarter of 2025, sales were US$2.6 billion (AU$3.98 billion), up 6% on a reported basis and up 5% on a constant currency basis, compared with the same quarter of the previous year. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO) Optometry Australia Orthoptics Australia Optical Dispensers Australia
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RANZCO 2025, the organisation’s 56th and biggest Congress yet, wraps up today, bringing an end to four days of insightful sessions covering sector innovation and issues, plus a comprehensive look at new technology, products and techniques. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) said that, over those four days, 2,800 people had attended the Melbourne event, with close to 200 of those tuning in online. More than 90 exhibitors in the trade hall had kept them across all of the new products and technology. Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO)
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Cura Day Hospitals Group has announced plans to develop its 38th hospital in Australia, a purpose-built facility in Noosa that will include ophthalmology services. Cura CEO Peter Freeleagus said the Noosa Day Hospital would provide high-quality day surgery services for patients across the Sunshine Coast region and beyond. “This is our latest addition to Cura’s national network of 38 hospitals and will be our third day hospital on the Sunshine Coast in addition to our well-established local hospitals, including Sunshine Coast Day Surgery at Maroochydore and Kawana Private Hospital." The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO)
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SeeWay, an initiative of Guide Dogs Australia, is shining a light on the emotional and practical challenges of low vision through its new awareness campaign, 'A loss of some vision needn’t mean a loss of connection'. #lowvisionsupport https://lnkd.in/gCn_v_B3