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Up one levelVision Van - Macular Degeneration Foundation
A mobile screening unit, known as the Vision Van, will travel over 14,000 kilometres around regional Australia visiting those at risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Bookings for free AMD screenings in the Vision Van are essential. Call the hotline on 1800 176 255. Click on this link for itinerary details:
Discontinuation of BETAGAN®
ATTENTION: AUSTRALIAN MEMBERS - Discontinuation of BETAGAN® (levobunolol hydrochloride) 2.5 mg/mL EYE DROPS 5mL. Letter from Allergan Australia Pty Ltd - please click on the file.
Expressions of Interest for Examiners
The College is calling for expressions of interest from Fellows who would like to be considered for nomination as an examiner for the College Ophthalmic Science & Advanced Clinical Examinations. Read more.....
Changes in availability of PROPINE® and BETAGAN®.
Due to unresolved supply issues PROPINE® Eye Drops will be discontinue in Australia and New Zealand end August 2008. RANZCO members are also advised that BETAGAN® is currently out of stock in Australia or New Zealand. Please refer to attached letters - one for Australian and one for New Zealand, giving details of product changes.
Heparin-based product shortages
For the "Consensus Guidelines for Australian Clinicians for the use of anticoagulants during heparin-based product shortages", please click on the link provided. If further information is required, please contact the Department of Health.
Mastering Adverse Outcomes Course
Expressions of interest in this Cognitive Institute course are sought. See attached file. Medical Defence IRM points would be available. Please contact Margaret Dunn on margdunn@ranzco.edu if you would be interested.
Doctors' e-cohort Study
Doctors' e-Cohort Study has been established to examine factors influencing the career decisions of Australian doctors and medical students, and the recruitment and retention of doctors in metropolitan, rural and remote regions. Funded by the Australian Research Council in partnership with Queensland Health and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, the study adapts traditional longitudinal epidemiological research methods using innovative information technology techniques, to follow cohorts of medical students and graduate doctors through their careers. Participants will be asked to complete an annual electronic survey that seeks information related to basic demographics, patterns of employment, workplace environment, job satisfaction, personal health and lifestyle issues, and stress-related conditions to explore how these factors impact upon the recruitment and retention of doctors. Australian-based medical practitioners are invited to log on to the link provided.
Juleye (Formally July) - Annual Charity Campaign
Juleye is an initiative of the RANZCO Eye Foundation. Over the next two years, we hope to be able to raise $3.5 million through this annual campaign to support eye health research projects to help find cures for glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and rare diseases. If you wish to participate, or want to learn more, click on the link ....
