UWA Optometry on LinkedIn: This week, UWA academics and students attended the 2024 National… (2024)

We are happy to inform you that our Doctor of Optometry students have presented their recent research findings atAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)2024 conference in Seattle.

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The first cohort of UWA Doctor of Optometry graduates completed their education in December 2023. We are excited to share that the first graduates of the UWA Optometry program have achieved a 100% employment rate. https://lnkd.in/gsr_-WUy

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The unique hub and spoke model initiated and supported by UWA Optometry creates “very rich rural and cultural experiences” for optometry students and helps to meet the key recommendations set out in the Vision 2030 report.https://lnkd.in/gqHxW4yi

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🎉 Exciting News Alert! 📚 We're thrilled to announce the publication of our latest article, "Gonioscopy Primer," authored by our very own UWA Optometry faculty members Jeremiah Lim, Lisa Jansen and Pauline Xu! 📝 This two-parts comprehensive primer delves into the intricacies of gonioscopy, shedding light on this vital technique and insights for eye health professionals. 🤓A huge shoutout to all the incredible attendees of our gonioscopy workshops whose enthusiasm and dedication inspired this article! 🙌 Your passion for learning and commitment to excellence drive us to continually innovate and share knowledge within our community. 🌟At UWA Optometry, we believe in the power of continual education and collective knowledge sharing with our peers.🤝 By supporting each other and breaking down silos, we strengthen our profession and elevate patient care to new heights. 💪 Congratulations to Jeremiah, Lisa, and Pauline on this article, and here's to many more milestones on our journey of lifelong learning and growth! 📖✨ #UWAOptometry #Gonioscopy #ContinualEducation #CommunityUnityhttps://lnkd.in/gnWUaxt2

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A heartfelt thank you to Dr Huy Tran, the amazing ophthalmologist who graciously agreed to host our final-year students as a Principal Supervisor in Vietnam. 🇻🇳 His hospitality and coordination were invaluable. We look forward to working with Dr Tran on many educational and research projects, he is a valuable adjunct senior lecturer within our team. Thank you, Dr Huy Tran and team. 🙏#Gratitude #EyeCarePartnership #GlobalEyeCare#HigherEducation#Research

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Thrilled to share that Head of Optometry Garry Fitzpatrick, Course Director Khyber Alam and Senior Lecturer Neilsen De Souza from UWA embarked on a meaningful journey to Vietnam! 🇻🇳👓 They visited Hai Yen Eye Hospital, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi Eye Hospital & other local hospitals and clinics to establish student placement sites for clinical rotations, foster research collaborations, and explore potential staff exchanges. The UWA Optometry program aims to support global eye care initiatives and graduate high quality eye care professionals that will have impact across the world, which aligns perfectly with this year’s World Optometry Week theme - “advancing optometry’s role in global eye care”! 🤝🔬 #GlobalEyecare #ResearchCollaboration #communityimpact

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👀 Meet Olivia and Madison, two dedicated third-year Doctor of Optometry students from UWA who recently took the stage at the Men's Shed health seminar!🌟 They shared invaluable insights on age-related eye diseases and offered practical tips to maintain healthy vision. 🙌 We're proud of their commitment to health promotion and community engagement and thank the organisers from Men’s Shed for this excellent opportunity to reach their members about eye health - a topic we are deeply passionate about! #EyeHealth #CommunityEngagement #OptometryStudents #HealthPromotionOlivia Stewart Madison Lamb

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Representing UWA Optometry, senior lecturer Pauline Xu recently visited Malaysia and Singapore to explore opportunities for student placements and educational collaborations. The objective of the trip was to strengthen our ties with eyecare professionals in Southeast Asia and to foster an exchange of ideas and knowledge between each other.

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