Centre for Eye Health in Kensington, New South Wales | Community organisation

Centre for Eye Health

Locality: Kensington, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 8115 0700

Address: The University of New South Wales, Rupert Myers Building 2052 Kensington, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.cfeh.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Tune in to our webinar tonight! From 6:30 - 8:30pm AEST. Cancer and the Eye (3), presented by Dr Michael Hennessy and Dr Fran Boyle.... To purchase a webinar subscription please head to: http://www.learningforvision.com.au/

25.01.2022 Congratulations everyone!

24.01.2022 Dr Angelica Ly was invited to be the keynote speaker at the University of Melbourne Doctor of Optometry Student Conference last week. The conference had a strong focus on collaboration and Angelica presented on the collaborative work the Centre is currently doing with other health professionals, and how this can lead to better patient outcomes. She also gave some valuable tips on how optometrists can go about building collaboration within their own practice.

24.01.2022 The last group of final year UNSW Optometry and Vision Science students finished their rotation at CFEH last week. The Centre’s staff want to thank them for showing such enthusiasm to learn, and also for the delicious cake! #sovs #unsw #centreforeyehealth

24.01.2022 Glaucoma researchers Dr Jack Phu and Prof Michael Kalloniatis have been working hard to identify better ways to perform visual field tests in clinical practice. Their most recent paper has just been accepted for publication in the prestigious American Journal of Ophthalmology. This paper builds on the authors previous research into the new SITA Faster testing paradigm. Earlier analysis identified elevated false positive rates and seeding point errors with SITA Faster, and... this latest paper proposes a systematic approach to seeding point error assessment. Using this approach, this study showed that seeding point errors can be identified in the early phases of testing, alerting the perimetrist to repeat the test. The authors have also developed a flow chart for this approach, helping clinicians easily implement these findings into their everyday practice. The paper is open access and available at https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(20)30413-X/fulltext UNSW Optometry and Vision Science Optometry NSW / ACT Optometry Australia

24.01.2022 Congratulations Wilson!

23.01.2022 Tonight at 7:30pm, Prof Michael Kalloniatis is presenting an online lecture for the Australian College of Optometry webinar series. Michael will be looking at colour vision, covering basic concepts and cutting-edge clinical techniques and demonstrating the clinical application of these.

22.01.2022 A recently published paper evaluates the Centre for Eye Healths integrated approach to care which sees optometrists, ophthalmologists, general practitioners and endocrinologists working in partnership toward a common goal to identify those at risk of vision loss and to catch it early so as to manage and treat it before they lose vision in the first place. Diabetes is one of the top five conditions that leads to irreversible vision loss through damage to the eye. Addressing... the barriers known to affect assessment rates for people with eye disease related to their diabetes has meant that more clients will benefit from this approach. To read the full paper head to: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/4/e034699 UNSW Optometry and Vision Science Optometry NSW / ACT Guide Dogs NSW/ACT

22.01.2022 The article below is a good illustration of the positive impact telehealth can make in remote communities. Worth a read!

21.01.2022 Due to ongoing community transmission of COVID-19 in NSW, the state government strongly recommends the wearing of masks if it is hard to maintain a 1.5m distance from other people. Based on this recommendation, all CFEH clinicians, students and patients are required to wear a mask at all times while at the Centre (unless there are health reasons not to). Please help us keep our staff, patients and wider community safe by respecting this policy.

21.01.2022 Dr Lisa Nivison-Smith is leading a collaborative study between CFEH and the Singapore National Eye Centre that examines changes in the choroid with age. Recently Dr Nivison-Smith had a paper published relating to this research. The paper analyses aging changes in the choroid relative to eccentricity. The studys findings may be helpful when trying to differentiate between normal and disease-related changes in the choroid. Attached is an infographic outlining the key finding...s and the paper is open access and may be accessed at: https://rdcu.be/b5nHg UNSW Optometry and Vision Science

21.01.2022 Our final year UNSW Optometry and Vision Science students resumed their clinical rotations at the Centre several weeks ago. The first group completed their rotation last Friday and presented the CFEH staff with a COVID-friendly thank you! The CFEH team would like to wish them all the best for the rest of their studies!

20.01.2022 New chairside reference available now! This reference covers the topic Vascular Disease and aims to be a practical guide to all practitioners, featuring a clinical decision making tree to help manage patients with vascular signs. To access all of our chairside references head to: https://www.centreforeyehealth.com.au//chairside-reference

20.01.2022 Would you like to earn 3 CPD points? Tune into next weeks webinar titled; Optometric management of type 1 diabetes: do we need a new approach?, on Tuesday the 11th of August at 6:30 pm AEST. During this webinar, we will discuss how an optometrist can better determine their patients risk of developing diabetic retinopathy by asking a more targeted medical history. In addition, recognising key signs and symptoms of diabetic complications such as ketoacidosis can lead to ear...lier intervention, better patient outcomes and at times may even be life-saving. The role of advanced ocular imaging in diabetic eye care will also be considered. To register head to: http://www.learningforvision.com.au/

20.01.2022 A message from our superstar Client Services Coordinator Nat: Woof woof, Tails are wagging with excitement because PAWGUST 2020 has started! Can you hear the scatter of PAWS down every pavement? Its PAWsome!... But....I still need your help and now is the best time to supPAWt us! As you might have heard me howling about, Im challenging myself to do PAWGUST and my dog Chelsea, kids and I are walking 30 minutes a day for 30 days during the coldest month of the year...August! Its a big challenge walking RUFFly 2km every day but its for an amazing cause. I am doing this to help raise vital funds for Guide Dog puppies currently in training. These incredible dogs will one day be the guiding eyes for someone living with sight loss. So, now is the best time to supPAWt us by making a donation to our PAWGUST page today. It will certainly help motivate us to get up on those very cold mornings! Simply click here to make a donation through my PAWGUST page (or copy and paste the link below into your web browser): https://www.pawgust.com.au/fundra/natalieandchelseaborstein Guide Dogs Australia Guide Dogs NSW/ACT

19.01.2022 Today is our final day seeing patients across both our clinics. Then we will return on Monday, January 4th. These dates apply to both our UNSW Kensington location and our Parramatta location, The Cameron Centre. Please continue sending referrals during this period and we will process these as soon as we reopen. Our usual operating hours will be in place once we reopen on Jan 4th: ... UNSW clinic: Mon to Fri 8:30am to 6:00pm The Cameron Centre: Mon to Fri 8:30am 5:30pm (closed Wednesdays) For more information, please heads to our website: https://www.centreforeyehealth.com.au/contact-us/

19.01.2022 The Centre for Eye Health is recruiting one PhD student for an exciting new project examining the capabilities of artificial intelligence for glaucoma diagnosis. The final outcome of the project is hoped to provide an integrated, clinician-assisting tool that will help in earlier and precise diagnosis of glaucoma in practice. The PhD position is contingent on the applicants competitiveness in securing an Australian Government Research Training Program scholarship. A supplementary top-up scholarship is available for a suitable, competitive candidate. To express your interest, please email Dr Jack Phu ([email protected]).

19.01.2022 Last week CFEH research optometrist Janelle Tong started the next step in her research career, commencing her PhD. Recently, Janelle has had two papers published in the very prestigious American Journal of Ophthalmology. Her PhD, titled 'Application of novel techniques enabling detection of early function deficits in ocular pathologies', will continue her current work by applying these findings to develop new methods enabling early and more accurate detection of eye diseas...es such as glaucoma. Janelle’s research to date has primarily been focussed on normal ageing changes in the cornea and inner retina, and she has presented her findings at several international conferences. Everyone at the Centre would like to wish Janelle all the best for her studies and we look forward to seeing the benefits of her research into the early detection of eye disease over the next few years. Janelle’s current first author paper citations are listed below: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31078539/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31469999/

18.01.2022 December 1 CPD changes are fast approaching! Click below for details: https://www.centreforeyehealth.com.au//upcoming-cpd-events/

17.01.2022 Great work Emma!

16.01.2022 The CFEH 2021 webinar program kicks off tonight! Watch the video for more details.

16.01.2022 Calling all eye health professionals! Dont forget to tune into next weeks webinar on Tuesday the 14th of July at 6:30 pm AEST. Titled; Evidence based practice in angle closure glaucoma, this webinar will be presented to you by Lead Clinician (Glaucoma), Dr.Jack Phu. ... This webinar will review the current evidence base for assessing and managing patients with angle closure for optometrists, with an emphasis on the most recent evidence produced in the last two years. Aiming to enable you to; identify and stage cases of angle closure spectrum disease to appropriately discharge, review or refer within their practice. Critically apply and appraise angle assessment techniques used to diagnose cases of angle closure spectrum disease and apply evidence-based management for patients with angle closure spectrum disease in clinical practice. To register head to: http://www.learningforvision.com.au/

15.01.2022 Congratulations Matt Trinh!

15.01.2022 NHMRC Research Fellow Dr Lisa Nivison-Smith and 4 other esteemed young women in science are looking to break gender stereotypes and encourage more women to consider science as a career. Lisa will be participating in a free online event on August 19th that is ideal for any student in their final years of schooling who is interested in a career in science. The event will also include a Q&A session to answer any questions you may have. To find out more, head to: https://mylibrary.liverpool.nsw.gov.au//unsw-women-in-math

15.01.2022 Some good news to start 2021 for the CFEH research team! Matt Trinh is lead author on a paper just published in Scientific Reports. Matt and his co-authors Vincent Khou, Dr Barbara Zangerl, Prof Michael Kalloniatis and Dr Lisa Nivison-Smith have been researching age-related retinal changes using optical coherence tomography (OCT). Link: www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-79424-6

15.01.2022 Now that our 2020 webinar program has wrapped up, we invite you to take a sneak peek at the 2021 webinar schedule kicking off in February with Dr Jack Phu and Janelle Tong presenting a glaucoma update. We hope you enjoy your webinar break and look forward to seeing you for next year’s program. In the meantime, don’t forget to check out our new education site when it launches on December 1st! The 2021 webinar schedule can be found here:... https://www.centreforeyehealth.com.au//upcoming-cpd-events/ See more

14.01.2022 Did you know we host UNSW final year optometry students for a clinical placement at CFEH? Press play to hear from UNSW Optometry and Vision Science student Rodger Zhang as he talks about his experience at the Centre.

14.01.2022 More opportunities to join CFEH! NHMRC and Scientia Research Fellow Dr Lisa Nivison-Smith has a new PhD position looking at improving early detection, diagnosis and understanding of macular degeneration. The position is supported by NHMRC funding. Please refer to the image below for further details or contact Lisa directly. Sstart date is late 2020/early 2021.

14.01.2022 As part of their 5th year research project, UNSW Optometry and Vision Science students Sheila Lam and Clarissa Lin conducted a study with CFEH researchers Henrietta Wang, Jack Phu, Michael Kalloniatis and A/Prof Sieu Khuu (UNSW) to evaluate a new computer-based test, the Line Sag test, for assessing metamorphopsia in patients with epiretinal membranes. The Line Sag test was designed to address the current pitfalls of the Amsler grid such as the perceptual filling-in effect a...nd unstable fixation which affect its sensitivity in detecting distortions. This study concluded the Line Sag test was able to detect more cases of metamorphopsia, particularly in asymptomatic patients. This paper is open access and available at: https://rdcu.be/b60XL

14.01.2022 We are excited to welcome back UNSW final year optometry students this week at both Kensington and Parramatta as they resume their clinical placements. We have missed them over the last few weeks! UNSW Optometry and Vision Science

14.01.2022 CFEH employs a unique shared care model where ophthalmologists from the Prince of Wales Hospital work collaboratively with the Centres optometrists. The success of this model of care is the subject of new research led by Dr Angelica Ly which shows that combining the expertise and resources of these two groups increases outpatient capacity and improves the timeliness of follow up for suitable individuals with chronic stable glaucoma. Quantifying the success of this model p...rovides support to the concept of greater collaboration between optometry and ophthalmology to benefit the future of eye care in Australia. This paper is open access and available at https://www.ijic.org/article/10.5334/ijic.5470/ This model of care, and the other clinical services at CFEH are only made possible by the generous financial support from Guide Dogs NSW/ACT. Optometry Australia Optometry NSW / ACT UNSW Optometry and Vision Science Glaucoma Australia Guide Dogs NSW/ACT The image below simulates vision with advanced glaucoma.

13.01.2022 Read about CFEH's shared care model for glaucoma in Mivision this month: https://www.mivision.com.au//glaucoma-shared-care-model-i/

13.01.2022 Centre update! Click on the link below to see the Centre for Eye Health mid-year highlights for 2020: https://www.centreforeyehealth.com.au//cfeh-mid-year-upda/

13.01.2022 This month in Mivision, Dr Jack Phu explains his research findings on the diagnostic and management value of the new 24-2C testing grid for the Humphrey visual field analyser. Jack's research was published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology recently but here Jack presents a summary of what clinicians need to know in practice. https://www.mivision.com.au//24-2c-visual-field-testing-g/

12.01.2022 SOVS Paper of the Week: Researchers at SOVS and Centre for Eye Health assess the repeatability of lower and higherorder aberration measurements in patients wi...th keratoconus using the irx3 wavefront aberrometer. The findings indicate that Lowerorder aberrations tended to be less repeatable, indicating that instrument variability must be considered when monitoring progression. #keratoconus . . Optometry Australia Keratoconus Australia See more

12.01.2022 Its not too late to join our webinar! Tonight at 6:30 pm AEST. Titled; Evidence based practice in angle closure glaucoma, this webinar will be presented to you by Lead Clinician (Glaucoma), Dr.Jack Phu. To register head to: http://www.learningforvision.com.au/

11.01.2022 Congratulations to Nicola Lee, the recipient of the Dr Andrew Whatham Prize for Clinical Excellence. Nicola was recognized for her outstanding clinical skill and professionalism during her placement at the Centre last year. We wish her all the best in her future career!... UNSW Optometry and Vision Science

11.01.2022 The Macular Disease Foundation Australia has released the inaugural edition of their new newsletter for health care professionals. This issue features a case study from CFEH that showcases the utility of OCT-Angiography to aid diagnosis - available at the link below: https://www.mdfoundation.com.au//getting-zone-oct-angiogra Health practitioners can sign up for the newsletter on the Macular Disease Foundation Australia website - https://www.mdfoundation.com.au/subscribe-newsletter

11.01.2022 Congratulations to Dr Jack Phu and Prof Michael Kalloniatis who have had their most recent paper accepted for publication in the very prestigious American Journal of Ophthalmology! The paper compares the functionality of the new 24-2C test grid which incorporates 10 additional test points within the central 10 degrees with the standard 24-2 grid. The conclusions from this research are summarised in the provided infographic, and the paper is open access and available using t...he link below: https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(20)30320-2/abstract Optometry Australia Optometry NSW / ACT Glaucoma Australia Guide Dogs NSW/ACT UNSW Optometry and Vision Science

10.01.2022 Welcoming Natalie Eshow to the CFEH team! Natalie is joining us for 12 months to complete her honours degree. She will be working with Dr. Lisa Nivison-Smith and Dr Angelica Ly, investigating the use of multimodal imaging to differentiate between drusen types in age-related macular degeneration.... #centreforeyehealth #optometryresearch

10.01.2022 Catch Dr Lisa Nivison-Smith talking macular disease today, live with the MDFA!

10.01.2022 COVID-19 has meant that accessing your essential health services has become a little more difficult, but we are here to help. CFEH and Guide Dogs NSW are now able to assist you in providing rehabilitation services at the Cameron Centre for your patients with vision loss in Western Sydney. This full scope low vision service includes assessment and provision of low vision, aids, electronic devices (Assistive Technology), orientation and mobility and occupational therapy.... To refer a low vision patient, please visit: https://www.guidedogs.com.au/services/make-a-referral/ Guide Dogs Australia

09.01.2022 Congratulations to Dr Jack Phu who was selected as the 2020 Beta Sigma Kappa Research Fellowship recipient from the American Academy of Optometry Foundation (AAOF)! This award reflects Jack’s continued commitment to the advancement of vision science and clinical care and (in our opinion) is well deserved! Well done Jack!

09.01.2022 Is the best still to come in OCT technology? CFEH optometrist Janelle Tong was interviewed by Insight magazine recently for an article that takes a deep dive into the evolution of OCT and the bearing this may have on future models. Read more by downloading the September issue of Insight for free: https://www.insightnews.com.au/latest-magazine/

09.01.2022 CFEH clinicians and researchers are excited to have been invited to present on several topics at this years American Academy of Optometry virtual conference. To register, click below: https://academymeeting.org/... #AAO2020 #virtualconference

09.01.2022 Early detection saves sight. Today is World Sight Day. We wanted to remind everyone about the importance of having your eyes tested regularly and there is no more powerful way to do this than hearing about someone’s personal experience: In late 2010, CFEH identified an ocular melanoma in my eye - a diagnosis later confirmed by an oncologist from Prince of Wales Hospital. I was referred to a specialist ophthalmic surgeon who treated the melanoma with transpupillary thermo...therapy (TTT), a type of laser surgery. This initial visit to CFEH saved not just my eye but quite likely my life, as ocular melanoma is an insidious disease that often goes undetected. (CFEH client since 2010) #WorldSightDayAU #Earlydetectionsavessight Guide Dogs Australia Guide Dogs NSW/ACT UNSW Optometry and Vision Science

08.01.2022 This year, for National Diabetes Week 2020 we would like to reiterate the importance of early detection, prevention, and management of diabetes. Patients with diabetes share a common burden of having to maintain good glycaemic control on an ongoing basis and manage their diabetes self-care in general day-to-day life. As a result, it is critical that optometrists recognise their role in the multidisciplinary diabetes team including the importance of maintaining good communic...ation with other associated health professionals and educating patients about early detection and prevention. In patients who present with signs of diabetic retinopathy, a collaborative approach using telehealth review and advanced imaging technologies such as OCT angiography and widefield imaging can enhance patient care. Given the prevalence of diabetes in Western Sydney, our new clinic is ideally located in Parramatta and is accessible by public transport. If CFEH can help you with your patient care and management, head to: https://www.centreforeyehealth.com.au/c/referral-procedure/

08.01.2022 If you missed the inspirational Dr Lisa Nivison-Smith talking about her research and what led her to a career in science earlier today, you can view the recording for the next 24 hours on the link below. During the short presentation, Lisa outlines her research into macular degeneration (AMD) - the most common cause of vision loss in Australia. Lisas research goal is to find out how we stop people progressing to the late, vision threatening stages of AMD and allow them to... maintain good vision. Lisa is one of UNSWs Science and Maths Champions and was presenting as part of National Science Week. https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/ UNSW Optometry and Vision Science Lisa Nivison-Smith

08.01.2022 Another NEW CFEH Chairside Reference is now available! Gonioscopy and the Anterior Chamber Angle. These FREE resources are great diagnostic tools to have on hand when assessing patients.... Check the whole series out by clicking here: https://www.centreforeyehealth.com.au//cfeh-educational-r/

08.01.2022 Last week we celebrated COVID style, after the completion of the UNSW Optometry and Vision Science students clinical rotation with the Centre. Thank you to this talented group of students for their time and for the delicious Portuguese tarts! #SOVS #centreforeyehealth

07.01.2022 As the holiday season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and those who have helped to shape our business. We hope that this year has been a safe and healthy one for you, your colleagues, and your loved ones. It has certainly been quite a year for us all and we would like to thank you for your ongoing support to the Centre for Eye Health. The team at the Centre for Eye Health wish you the best for this holiday season wherever you may be. Stay safe and we look forward to seeing you in 2021.

07.01.2022 We are excited to have CFEH staff members Pauline Xu, Sophia Zhang, Gonzalo Jacome and Meri Galoyan presenting at the Optometry Australia - Optometry Virtually Connected Conference this coming weekend. Catch Pauline and Sophia on Saturday 27th of June at 11am AEST presenting; OCT masterclass - hone your skills in the diagnosis and management of macular disease. Followed by Gonzalo and Meri from 1pm AEST presenting; Vascular myths: Busted. ... Click the following link for more information on this upcoming conference: https://www.optometry.org.au//optometry-virtually-connect/

07.01.2022 New COVID-19 research from Prince of Wales Hospital: As primary care providers, optometrists are often in close contact with patients during slit lamp examinations. This exposure means they are at a greater risk of transmission from contagious diseases such as SARS-CoV-2. Professor Minas Coroneo from the Prince of Wales Hospital Randwick has recently published an article in The Ocular Surface journal discussing viable options to address this problem through eye drops or aeros...ol sprays, to make eye health examinations safer for both optometrists and patients. With future research to translate these proposed interventions into safe and effective eye drops or aerosols, there is promise for solutions that optometrists can use to limit virus transmission. For more information, see the full article below: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7241406/ UNSW Optometry and Vision Science Optometry Australia

07.01.2022 We are excited to be launching our 2021 webinar series in just 2 weeks! To start us off this year, Dr Jack Phu is teaming up with Janelle Tong to present ‘An update on evidence-based practice for glaucoma’ on Tuesday the 9th of February 2021 at 6:30pm AEDT. It’s a not-to-be-missed event. To register for the webinar, head over to our new and improve education platform to purchase your annual subscription: www.cfeheducation.com... For further information, please contact us on [email protected] anytime.

07.01.2022 The latest edition of Pharma features a Q&A approach to the most common eye diseases seen in Australia. The CFEH lead clinicians and researchers come together to provide evidence-based answers to the tough questions around AMD, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and collaborative care. Make sure you dont miss it! Optometry Australia members are able to access Pharma for free at: ... https://www.optometry.org.au//Is/PHARMA-SEPTEMBER-2020.pdf See more

06.01.2022 Save the date! Upcoming webinar next Tuesday September 8th from 6:30 - 8:30pm AEST. Cancer and the Eye (3), presented by Dr Michael Hennessy and Dr Fran Boyle.... To purchase a webinar subscription please head to: http://www.learningforvision.com.au/

06.01.2022 The National Eye Health Survey reported that 52% of Indigenous Australians and 32% of non-Indigenous Australians with Intermediate Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) had not sought appropriate care for 12 months or more. Supported by Novartis Australia and New Zealand, CFEH's Angelica Ly, Elisa Li and Michael Kalloniatis are developing an enhanced multifaceted educational package to improve AMD Health Literacy and thus prevent blindness by increasing public awareness of all effective prevention and treatment options. We wish to thank Novartis for helping CFEH address this important public health problem.

04.01.2022 Congratulations to PhD candidate Wilson Luu who is lead author on a paper nominated Editor's Choice in the most recent publication of Clinical and Experimental Optometry. This paper examines the current evidence regarding low vision service delivery both in Australia and globally, and goes on to propose a more patient-centred model of care. It is open access and available at https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cxo.13054 Guide Dogs NSW/ACT UNSW Optometry and Vision Science

03.01.2022 Join us for tonights webinar! Titled; Optometric management of type 1 diabetes: do we need a new approach?(3). Tonight at 6:30 pm AEST, presented by Lead Clinician (Diabetes and Vascular Disease) Paula Katalinic. During this webinar, we will discuss how an optometrist can better determine their patients risk of developing diabetic retinopathy by asking a more targeted medical history. In addition, recognising key signs and symptoms of diabetic complications such as ketoac...idosis can lead to earlier intervention, better patient outcomes and at times may even be life-saving. The role of advanced ocular imaging in diabetic eye care will also be considered. To sign up to our webinar package click here: http://www.learningforvision.com.au/

02.01.2022 Welcoming one of our latest MPhil student Daniel Rafla to the CFEH team. Daniel graduated from Deakin University in 2018 and began practicing optometry at a corporate practice in the Central Coast, NSW. Whilst there, he was involved in collaborative care for patients with glaucoma, AMD and diabetes with ophthalmologists and GPs in the area. In late 2019, Daniel moved to another corporate practice in South-West Sydney, which had a similar demographic and role. During this time..., he developed a keen interest in the diagnosis of glaucoma, especially in the assessment and treatment of low-tension glaucoma. Daniel is excited to work with Dr Jack Phu during his MPhil studies to learn more about the clinical phenotypes of open angle glaucoma.

02.01.2022 Don't forget to join us for tonight's webinar at 6:30pm hosted by CFEH Lead Clinician (Diabetes and Vascular Disease), Paula Katalinic. To tune into: A 'pandemic' view of the most intriguing CFEH cases of 2020, subscribe here: http://learningforvision.com.au/

01.01.2022 This National Diabetes Week marks the beginning of a new campaign by Diabetes Australia Heads Up. Its time to have a conversation about the real impact diabe...tes can have on a persons wellbeing both mentally and physically. Did you know that 69% of people living with diabetes worry about developing a diabetes-related complication such as low vision or blindness? At Guide Dogs, weve found that people living with low vision or blindness, are 2.5 times more likely to suffer depression. These symptoms also result in a person being less likely to access the necessary support services, increasing their risk of isolation and loss of independence. This week its essential for us to remind our community about the preventable measures you can take to manage your eye health, starting with regular eye checks. A big thank you to Australian of the Year, Dr James Muecke for sharing this valuable message with the Guide Dogs community. [Video description: A video of Dr James Muecke standing in a room, speaking directly to the camera. Behind him is an artwork hanging on the wall.]

01.01.2022 Following a prolonged shut down of the Sutherland Hospital clinic due to hospital COVID-19 restrictions, the unfortunate decision has been made to permanently close the CFEH arm of this clinic to concentrate resources on the provision of services in Western Sydney. CFEH Executive Team are especially thankful to Michael Yapp, Gonzalo Jacome, Sophia Zhang and Angelica Ly, who worked so hard to build this clinic up while also fostering new inter-disciplinary relationships. We h...ave enjoyed the opportunity to contribute to improving the eye health of residents in the Shire, in collaboration with optometrists in the local community as well as ophthalmologists, neurologists, endocrinologists and geriatricians within the hospital. Despite the collaboration discontinuing, we are very proud of the model we developed and the patients we have helped over the past few years. The positive effect this had on patient care cannot be underestimated and the presence of the Centre in years to come will be missed. The Sutherland Hospital will continue to provide some ophthalmology services, however please contact the hospital for current referral criteria. CFEH services will continue to be available at both Kensington and Parramatta.

01.01.2022 CFEH Paper of the Month. Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in Australia, but the National Eye Health survey found that 50% of people with glaucoma did not even know they had glaucoma! Vigilant early detection and effective evidence-based treatment will go a long way towards reducing the burden of blindness arising from glaucoma. In our inaugural Paper of the Month, Dr Jack Phu and colleagues provide an overview of the most recent evidence-based treatmen...t strategies for glaucoma and propose a practical, evidence-based framework to help guide optometrists in their care of patients with this condition. This review has the potential to positively influence the way we as optometrists care for our glaucoma patients, making it extremely valuable to our profession, and has thus been identified as the inaugural CFEH paper of the month. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/cxo.13114

01.01.2022 Congratulations to Wilson Luu and his co-authors Barbara Zangerl, Michael Kalloniatis, Stephen Palmisano and Juno Kim on their recent publication in IOVS! Their study investigated changes in self-motion perception in patients with glaucoma and AMD. These changes can lead to patients compensating for their altered perception by moving at a different speed, leading to a mismatch of sensory information which may potentially then lead to an increase in accidents or falls. This paper is open access: https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2772238

01.01.2022 Congratulations Jack!

01.01.2022 Congratulations Lisa