Optometry Talks

Optometry Australia

Are you getting the best out of your career? Each episode of Optometry Talks is jam-packed with advice and updates from the experts on everything related to being an optometrist in Australia today! Music: “la única by Birocratic”

  1. 03/09/2025

    Episode 22: Rural and regional optometry practice

    In this episode, optometrists Joyce Chan and Andrew Yue share their firsthand experiences of working in rural and regional practice. From the unique rewards to the unexpected challenges, they offer valuable insights and practical advice for anyone considering a career outside the city. Whether you’re an optometry student or simply curious about life in regional optometry, this conversation is full of pearls (and a few pitfalls) you won’t want to miss.

  2. 17/12/2024

    Episode 21: Myopia management in the high risk patient with Philip Cheng

    This podcast dives into how to tackle myopia management in a patient at high risk of myopia progression. Boost your skills and confidence by learning from the experiences of myopia management expert, Philip Cheng, who shares the strategies he uses every day in his myopia focused clinic.

  3. 11/12/2024

    Episode 20: A practical perspective to getting started in Myopia Management - Part 2

    This conversation with Melbourne based optometrist, Emmy Cui, is a great listen for anyone wanting some practical advice on how to better incorporate myopia management into their practice. Emmy shares her personal experiences in making her practice a happy place for kids and how her passion for helping children has led to some really rewarding experiences in delaying myopia progression

  4. 05/12/2024

    Episode 19: A practical perspective to getting started in Myopia Management with Soojin Nam

    On this podcast, we are joined by Sydney optometrist, Soojin Nam, who shares her story of building an optometry practice with a paediatric focus. Soojin shares many useful tips for those getting started in Myopia Management including easy ways to understand and incorporate the latest evidence into your day-to-day practice.

  5. 21/11/2024

    Episode 18: Understanding Myopia Management: a guide for the everyday optometrist

    Optometrists, do you know that managing myopia in children is now considered your duty of care? Are you having trouble convincing parents that myopia needs to be managed, not simply corrected? Or are you just overwhelmed by all the myopia information available and would like it distilled into one user-friendly resource? Tune in!

  6. 25/10/2023

    Episode 17: How to be a better practitioner and avoid complaints against you

    The golden rules for managing patient complaints (and how to avoid them in the first place!) Presented in collaboration with the Optometry Council of New South Wales.

  7. 20/04/2023

    Episode 16: Your Professional Responsibilities as a registered optometrist and the consequences of getting it wrong

    Expert tips for staying on top of your professional responsibilities. Presented in collaboration with the Optometry Council of New South Wales.

  8. 23/11/2022

    Episode 15: Don't sign yet! Understanding employment contracts

    Getting in (or out) of an employment contract? Confused about restraint clauses and what you can and cannot do after you leave? Frustrated about leave entitlements, time in lieu, or giving notice? Tune in to episode 15, where Sarah McKinnon and Andrew McKinnon discuss the finer details of employment contracts and what you should be asking before you sign.

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Are you getting the best out of your career? Each episode of Optometry Talks is jam-packed with advice and updates from the experts on everything related to being an optometrist in Australia today! Music: “la única by Birocratic”

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  • Creator
    Optometry Australia
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Optometry Australia
  • Show Website
    Optometry Talks