Coast optometrist has clear vision for future
Great article by Emily Toxward of More Gold Coast about OSO vice-president / secretary Celia Bloxsom and her new practice Eyeconic Optometry.
~ Amanda Rungis, OSO Board Member
Proudly announcing the new Fellows of the International Academy of Orthokeratology (FIAO)
Orthokeratology Society of Oceania – Saturday, September 24, 2016
Fellowship of the International Academy of Orthokeratology (FIAO) is determined by an orthokeratologists experience and expertise. Rigorous written case presentations are followed by written and oral examinations. Those rare orthokeratologists who achieve fellowship status display the highest level of knowledge and are committed to adhering to the highest standards of care.
The OSO, until recently, only had 2 members that had achieved the accolade of FIAO – Oliver Woo and Duc Pham.
We are proud to announce that today another 7 OSO members were awarded FIAO – Gavin Boneham, Celia Bloxsom, Eleisha Dudson, Shonit Jagmohan, Jagrut Lallu, Alex Petty and Lachlan Scott-Hoy.
Congratulations to all of you on your magnificent achievement and your dedication to orthoK!!!
~ Amanda Rungis, OSO Board Member
West Australian researchers shedding light on myopia causes
Orthokeratology Society of Oceania – Tuesday, September 06, 2016
Emma Wynne of 720 ABC Perth reports that researchers at the University of Western Australia are trying to find a possible link between the growing rates of myopia and how sun exposure, time in the classroom and genetics combine to cause it.
~ Amanda Rungis, OSO Board Member