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25.01.2022 Congratulations to our convenors, Jeremy Oppedisano, Elenna Niteros, and Kaavya Nair, as well as their committee, for an inspiring, educational, and very professional Doctor of Optometry Student Conference 2020. Their theme "Connecting Care" became even more important and relevant as they moved the conference completely online, and under difficult circumstances put together an amazing line-up of speakers, presentations, competitions and events. Well done on a very engaging, and, at times, emotional 2 days!

24.01.2022 Congratulations to Dr Carol Lakkis our 2020 Alumnus Award winner. Carol has made outstanding contributions to Optometry in Australia and internationally. She has represented and led the profession in a range of roles including Director of Research of Clinical Vision Research Australia. She has made significant contributions to growing knowledge of contact lens-related infection and inflammation, disinfection and discomfort and the therapeutic management of ocular diseases. She continues to be a passionate advocate of eye health and eye safety. Thank you, Carol, for all your efforts.

23.01.2022 Many patients present with corneal disease linked to complex corneal pathophysiology, which can make clinical diagnosis and treatment challenging. In our next Seeing beyond lecture on October the 21st (6:30pm AEST), A/Prof Mark Roth and Dr Holly Chinnery and will present clinical and research perspectives on the fascinating interplay between corneal nerves and immune cells. Please use the following link to register for this free CPD event. http://go.unimelb.edu.au/gh3j

15.01.2022 The Department’s A/Prof. Andrew Anderson recently chatted - via a scratchy phone line - to Felix Shannon about artists and eye disease, on radio station 2SER’s Drive program. Catch the interview, starting at 50’30 into the October 6th episode (https://2ser.com/shows/drive).

14.01.2022 Congratulations to Shehnah Wala our OD student Award winner. Wala is recognised for her excellent and sustained volunteer activities. In particular, she has given generously of her time over the past 4 years to bring comfort and companionship to those in hospital through her role as a ward assistant. She has gone on a train many others to do a similar role at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Her numerous hours have help to ease the hospital experience for many but Wala reflects that they have greatly enriched her development as a health care practitioner. Thank you Wala for your wonderful efforts and thank you to Collins Streets Optometrist for their sponsorship of the award.