News | RANZCO

10 October 2022

Lions Outback Vision Kimberley Eye Hub in Broome WA Now Open

On 3 October 2022, RANZCO CEO Mark Carmichael attended the official opening of the Lions Outback Vision Kimberley Eye Hub...

21 September 2022

Reducing Carbon Emissions and Waste in Cataract Surgery

As climate change is a public health issue and cataract surgery is a major cause of carbon emissions and waste,...

9 September 2022

The Passing of Queen Elizabeth II

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September 2022, a message of condolence has been lodged on behalf...

30 August 2022

RANZCO Position Statement on Diabetic Retinopathy and Diabetic Retinal Screening in New Zealand

RANZCO’s New Zealand Branch has launched a Position Statement on Diabetic Retinopathy and Diabetic Retinal Screening. In New Zealand, it...

20 July 2022

Addressing misuse of sunglasses to prevent harmful eye conditions

“There’s a silent UV epidemic affecting children. Children are a particularly vulnerable group that need to be protected with properly...

14 June 2022

RANZCO Fellows recognised in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours

Congratulations to the following RANZCO Fellows who were recognised for their dedication to patient health and ophthalmology in the 2022...

2 June 2022

RANZCO NRW 2022 Workshop: A Learning Circle on Cultural Safety

In acknowledgement of National Reconciliation Week 2022, RANZCO held ‘A learning circle on cultural safety’ workshop on Tuesday 31 May...

26 May 2022

RANZCO New Position Statement: Progressive Myopia in Childhood

RANZCO’s Paediatric Ophthalmologists have launched a position statement on Progressive Myopia in Childhood. This provides guidance to RANZCO Fellows and...

25 May 2022

RANZCO supports Vision 2020 Australia’s push to prioritise national eye care reform

RANZCO supports Vision 2020 Australia in calling on the newly elected Labor Government and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to prioritise...

19 May 2022

RANZCO supports clean energy by 2030 to protect our health

RANZCO, alongside several medical colleges, urge for more action to be taken by the federal government and energy companies to...