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26 Apr 18

No scientific evidence that Irlen Syndrome exists, say ophthalmologists

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) has released a position statement explaining that there is no evidence...

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17 Apr 18

RANZCO responds to the Health and Disability Commissioner review

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) welcomes the recent Health and Disability Commissioner report 'Delay in...

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9 Apr 18

Keratoconus treatment Corneal Collagen Cross Linking to be supported by Medicare

In a much awaited development, Corneal Collagen Cross Linking (CCXL) for keratoconus will be added to the Medicare Benefits Scheme...

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24 Mar 18

RANZCO comments on training posts for medical specialists

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists responds to today’s article in The Australian on specialist training places...

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1 Nov 17

RANZCO launches position statement on billing practices of Indigenous patients

Today, RANZCO is launching a Position Statement about recommended billing practices of Indigenous patients. The aim of this position statement...

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23 Oct 17

RANZCO welcomes new Rural Health Commissioner

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) today welcomes the appointment of Australia’s first National Rural Health...

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13 Oct 17

Flash photo saves little boy’s life

Toddler Aayaan owes his life to flash photography and his observant parents after an unusual white reflection in his eye...

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4 Oct 17

Call to ban eyeball tattooing following another horror story

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) has called for a ban on eyeball tattooing following yet...

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18 Sep 17

Changes to MBS consultation items co-claiming rules, effective 1/11

The Department of Health has informed RANZCO on changes to claiming rules of MBS subsequent consultation items together with surgical...

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13 Sep 17

A celebration of Rising Stars who have a bright vision for the future of eye care

Seven young Fellows from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) were chosen as Rising Stars in...

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