Uncategorized https://aaoo.net.au The Academy of Advanced Ophthalmic Optics Fri, 25 Feb 2022 03:16:01 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://i0.wp.com/aaoo.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-Logo-copy.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Uncategorized https://aaoo.net.au 32 32 142463693 Latest In News! https://aaoo.net.au/latest-in-news/ https://aaoo.net.au/latest-in-news/#respond Fri, 25 Feb 2022 03:14:55 +0000 https://aaoo.net.au/?p=1375

Thank you to Rodenstock Australia, Insight News and Myles Hume for this recent write up about Rodenstock's biometric intelligent lenses B.I.G. VISION technology. A leap in a change in the ophthalmic industry's landscape. Click here for the article.

]]> https://aaoo.net.au/latest-in-news/feed/ 0 1375 Myopia For Dispensers Part 1 References https://aaoo.net.au/mfd1/ https://aaoo.net.au/mfd1/#respond Fri, 01 Oct 2021 01:33:11 +0000 https://aaoo.net.au/?p=1339

1.         Ong, E., et al., Effects of spectacle intervention on the progression of myopia in children. Optom Vis Sci, 1999.76(6): p. 363-9.

2.         Cheng, D., et al., Randomized trial of effect of bifocal and prismatic bifocal spectacles on myopic progression: two-year results. Arch Ophthalmol, 2010. 128(1): p. 12-9.

3.         Cheng, D., G.C. Woo, and K.L. Schmid, Bifocal lens control of myopic progression in children. Clin Exp Optom, 2011. 94(1): p. 24-32.

4.         Lam, C.S.Y., et al., Effect of Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments Spectacle Lens Wear on Visual Function in Myopic Chinese Children. Transl Vis Sci Technol, 2020. 9(9): p. 11.

5.         Zhang, H.Y., et al., Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments Spectacle Lenses Changed the Relative Peripheral Refraction: A 2-Year Randomized Clinical Trial. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 2020. 61(5): p. 53.

6.         Li, Y., et al., Evaluating the myopia progression control efficacy of defocus incorporated multiple segments (DIMS) lenses and Apollo progressive addition spectacle lenses (PALs) in 6- to 12-year-old children: study protocol for a prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial. Trials, 2020. 21(1): p. 279.

7.         Lam, C.S., et al., Myopia control effect of defocus incorporated multiple segments (DIMS) spectacle lens in Chinese children: results of a 3-year follow-up study. Br J Ophthalmol, 2021.

8.         Bao, J., et al., One-year myopia control efficacy of spectacle lenses with aspherical lenslets. Br J Ophthalmol, 2021.

9.         Li, X., et al., Influence of Lenslet Configuration on Short-Term Visual Performance in Myopia Control Spectacle Lenses. Front Neurosci, 2021. 15: p. 667329.

10.       Gwiazda, J., et al., A randomized clinical trial of progressive addition lenses versus single vision lenses on the progression of myopia in children. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 2003. 44(4): p. 1492-500.

]]> https://aaoo.net.au/mfd1/feed/ 0 1339 BEYOND 2020: THE OPTOMETRIC PARADIGM SHIFT https://aaoo.net.au/beyond-2020-the-optometric-paradigm-shift/ https://aaoo.net.au/beyond-2020-the-optometric-paradigm-shift/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2020 13:46:48 +0000 https://aaoo.net.au/?p=1093 Wednesday 22nd July 7.30pm AEST

Disruption with COVID-19 has provided an opportunity to reflect on the future and sustainability of optometry. This webinar discusses how advancements and research in ophthalmic optics and ocular biometry have helped in shifting public mindset from retail to clinical optometry and why this paradigm shift in optometric practice is important in future proofing the profession and in particular small businesses. The webinar has been accredited for 1 non-clinical CPD point.

Learning Objectives

  1. Understand the advancements and research coming out in ophthalmic optics and how this will shape future optometric care
  2. Use disruption as an opportunity for progression
  3. Utilise the current economic crisis to leverage change needed to protect optometric practices and the profession

Speakers

Thao Hannaford has been working in optometry practices for 22 years, 20 of those as a qualified optometrist. She has a strong focus on primary care optometry and full scope ophthalmic practise. Her experience and mentorship have developed a number of talented optometrists within the industry.

Dean Robinson specialises in small businesses and in particular family businesses. His expertise in financial management, strategic planning and business growth solutions has enabled many family businesses to realise their full potential and futures. https://deanrobinson.com.au

Click here to access the recording of the webinar.

]]> https://aaoo.net.au/beyond-2020-the-optometric-paradigm-shift/feed/ 0 1093 POSITIONING YOUR PRACTICE WITH MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGIES https://aaoo.net.au/positioning-your-practice-with-measurement-technologies/ https://aaoo.net.au/positioning-your-practice-with-measurement-technologies/#respond Tue, 07 Jul 2020 11:23:44 +0000 https://aaoo.net.au/?p=1087 Thursday 25th June 8pm AEST

This webinar is suitable for both optometrists and optical dispensers with a focus on facial measuring systems and rethinking how we practice during the COVID-19 pandemic and moving into the future.

Learning Objectives

  1. Understand the principles of accuracy and precision in a clinical optometric setting
  2. Understand how to utilise measurement systems to benefit the patient’s visual outcomes 
  3. Learn how to position your practice with measurement technologies to survive and thrive during challenging times such as the current pandemic

Speaker

Grant Hannaford is an ophthalmic physicist and practitioner. He is an adjunct senior lecturer at the School of Optometry and Vision Science University of New South Wales. He is also currently a doctoral candidate at Aston University Birmingham United Kingdom.

]]> https://aaoo.net.au/positioning-your-practice-with-measurement-technologies/feed/ 0 1087 Special Announcement https://aaoo.net.au/special-announcement/ https://aaoo.net.au/special-announcement/#respond Sun, 09 Feb 2020 12:58:54 +0000 https://aaoo.net.au/?p=954 AAOO is delighted to be working with Rodenstock Australia to deliver the Advanced Ophthalmic Optics 1 mentorship program to their select clients in 2020. The goal of the program aligns with B.I.G. VISION, a paradigm shift where spectacle lenses are now in the sphere of optometric clinical practice. The goal is equipping practitioners with the knowledge and skills required to provide best patient outcomes. 

AAOO’s mission is:

“To redefine the state of advanced ophthalmic optics education delivery in Australia in order to be commensurate with industry world leaders.”

We work with industry, associations, educational institutions and practitioners to ensure patient care standards are of the highest in the world. For more information, please contact us at thao@aaoo.net.au

Click here to read about the recent Australian launch of B.I.G. VISION in Sydney.

]]> https://aaoo.net.au/special-announcement/feed/ 0 954 Power Compensations for Dive Masks https://aaoo.net.au/power-compensations-for-dive-masks/ https://aaoo.net.au/power-compensations-for-dive-masks/#respond Tue, 19 Nov 2019 09:51:43 +0000 https://aaoo.net.au/?p=924

Follow the link to our latest article on Dive Mask Power Compensations

Photo courtesy of Julian Dufort.

]]> https://aaoo.net.au/power-compensations-for-dive-masks/feed/ 0 924 AAOO Announcement https://aaoo.net.au/aaoo-announcement/ https://aaoo.net.au/aaoo-announcement/#respond Wed, 30 Oct 2019 08:30:27 +0000 https://aaoo.net.au/?p=704 Grant Hannaford are I are delighted to announce that AAOO have aligned with ProVision Eyecare to deliver the Advanced Ophthalmic Optics 1 (AOO1) Mentorship Program to members of ProVision in 2020. We both have long term goals of equipping optometrists and ophthalmic/optical professionals with the skills and knowledge to provide better patient outcomes and improve practice performances in the current market.

The AOO1 program is developed independently by Grant and myself, drawing from the latest research in the fields of ophthalmic optics and optometry. This has resulted in a unique offering in the field of professional development for ophthalmic practitioners as the content is not available from other education or consultancy providers around the world. We also own and run a full-time optometry practice so we know exactly what it is like to practise at the coalface.

Since AAOO was launched 18 months ago, we have found the most effective way to implement skills and knowledge learnt throughout the AOO1 course is via mentorship as it allows information to be placed into context for everyday practice. The modules can be done on their own or as a part of the mentorship program and will be available to both optometrists and ophthalmic/optical professionals anywhere in the world. In addition to this, AAOO will be releasing an app to help practitioners solve ophthalmic optics cases for their patients in 2020. The app content is not available anywhere else and uses Grant’s own mathematical techniques .

ProVision members would have already received communication in regard to this program. We are currently doing the mentorship program for the value of the course modules alone for ProVision members in the 2020 cohort. The program begins Monday 17th February with weekly online tutorials and the final seminar/workshop held at the ProVision offices in Mulgrave on Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th of May. The seminar component has been accredited with up to 36 CPD points for optometrists by the Optometry Board of Australia. I am in the process of applying for CPD accreditation for the online modules. For further information about AAOO  please contact Grant at grant@aaoo.net.au and for registration information please contact myself at thao@aaoo.net.au 

Join the revolution! Thao Hannaford

]]> https://aaoo.net.au/aaoo-announcement/feed/ 0 704 AAOO At Optometry Australia NSW/ACT Super Sunday https://aaoo.net.au/aaoo-at-optometry-australia-nsw-act-super-sunday/ https://aaoo.net.au/aaoo-at-optometry-australia-nsw-act-super-sunday/#respond Wed, 14 Nov 2018 12:31:53 +0000 https://aaoo.net.au/?p=681 AAOO will be at Optometry Australia NSW/ACT Super Sunday on the 10th of March 2019. Co-founder and director Grant Hannaford will be delivering two lectures in the afternoon session for practice staff.

For the full program click on Super Sunday Stream 2.

 

]]> https://aaoo.net.au/aaoo-at-optometry-australia-nsw-act-super-sunday/feed/ 0 681 AAOO In Insight Magazine https://aaoo.net.au/aaoo-in-insight-magazine/ https://aaoo.net.au/aaoo-in-insight-magazine/#respond Sat, 07 Jul 2018 14:43:15 +0000 https://aaoo.net.au/?p=665 “In a word-impressive”

Thank you Dr Lewis Williams for the informative article about AAOO for Insight Magazine.

Click here for the article.

]]> https://aaoo.net.au/aaoo-in-insight-magazine/feed/ 0 665 AAOO At The Institut Superieur D’Optique https://aaoo.net.au/aaoo-at-the-institut-superieur-doptique/ https://aaoo.net.au/aaoo-at-the-institut-superieur-doptique/#respond Sat, 07 Jul 2018 14:38:55 +0000 https://aaoo.net.au/?p=652 Grant and Thao Hannaford had the distinct pleasure recently of spending a morning at the Institut Supérieur D’Optique in Paris with Director Anne-Sophie Tollis and marketing and communications manager Julie Houdayer. We met Anne-Sophie when she was visiting SOVS UNSW in March and she graciously attended the AAOO launch.

Seeing the calibre of ISO’s facilities was enlightening, as was our discussion around their industry leading commitment to excellence in ophthalmic optics. In a world where so many parts of our industry seem to be changing their bias, it was heartening to an institution choosing the same path towards excellence that we have taken. ISO teaches across the spectrum of optics, ophthalmic sciences, refraction, contact lenses, management, frame design and fabrication.

Visit https://www.iso.fr/en/ to find out more about ISO. Merci beaucoup! #institutsuperieurdoptique #aaoo

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