Australasian College of Behavioural Optometrists

24/03/2025

We had a brilliant evening recently with Dr Alexandra Sipatchin from Rodenstock, the Rodenstock team and ACBO members at Optometry NSW/ACT.

Dr Sipacthin delivered a thought provoking and very relevant presentation. There was some wonderful dialogue and ACBO members thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

A big thank you to Andrew McKinnon from Optometry NSW/ACT for allowing us to utilise your premises.

The Rodenstock team as always was amazing!

Thank you to all involved!
au Sasha Sergejew

23/03/2025

Happy World Optometry Day! This years theme is “Eyes to the Future: Optometry Improving Global Wellness”

Thank you to all Optoms for the work you do, which improves all of our lives through helping us see clearly 🙏

ACBO has a directory to search for a Behavioural Optometrist. Click this link: https://www.acbo.org.au/for-patients/directory to head to the ACBO website to search for a Practice near you!

Remember to look after your eyes!

10/03/2025

The Foundations in Binocular Vision first ever Workshop, was held at Harmony Vision Care on Saturday 22nd February 2025, presented by Paul Graham, B.Optom.

We received great feedback from participants, with ACBO members saying that it was a great refresher in Binocular Vision, and general Optometrists that attended saying that they feel confident taking away the skills they learnt and incorporating it into their everyday practice.

The Foundations of Binocular Vision program will help Optometrists in general practice to upskill into more regular binocular vision investigations to diagnose and manage the vision problems they meet in clinical practice.

The FBV program is open to ALL Optometrists. We will open another intake in the second half of 2025, so please stay tuned for further details.

06/03/2025

Members and Colleagues,

As Cyclone Alfred approaches, we want you to know that our thoughts are with you. Please take all necessary precautions and follow the guidance of local authorities.

Take care and stay safe.

With best wishes

The ACBO Team.

03/03/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended Workshop 2 of the PVT Program on the 15th and 16th Feb 2025.

Presenter Bev Roberts shared her valuable expertise and insights on
Accommodation and Convergence providing a meaningful learning experience for all.

The participant's engagement and contributions made the workshop a fun, interactive and educational experience. We hope you found the discussions and hands-on training insightful and helpful and took away some great pearls to
put into practise to help your Patients.

ACBO looks forward to seeing you at workshop 3 with graduation from the PVT Program at the ACBO Connect Conference

27/02/2025

Registrations are open for the annual ACBO Connect Conference 2025 - Vision Beyond Sight

We are excited to welcome Dr Jen Simonson, OD, FOVDR, FAAO, as our keynote speaker.

The conference will be held in Sydney on the 27th and 28th June 2025 and will be co-located with ODMAFair25 at the ICC in Sydney – giving attendees access to two “must-attend” events under one roof.

Read more about the conference ⬇️ and register as an Earlybird!

https://www.acbo.org.au/professionals/menu/events/225-acbo-connect-conference-2025-vision-beyond-sight

10/02/2025

So very true 👍

Your eyes might hold clues about your brain! Research suggests that certain eye conditions could be linked to an increased risk of cognitive decline. Issues like cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration may not just affect your sight—they might also impact your brain health.

The positive side? Addressing vision problems early, such as through regular eye exams or corrective procedures, may help reduce this risk. Keeping your eyes healthy isn’t just about clear vision—it’s about supporting your overall well-being, including your mind.

Take care of your eyes, and head to your local independent optometrist today, as you might be doing your brain a big favour too. 🌟

17/01/2025

Welcome to 2025!

We are kicking of a big year here at ACBO – providing you with more learning opportunities, new ways to connect with other members, and Quarterly Focus Topics to enable you to take a deep dive into key topics in vision care.

In the next few months, we will be rolling out a new website, learning platform and member database – all designed to improve your member experience. In March, we will be joined by Dr Alexandra Sipatchin, International Product and Project Manager from Rodenstock for a free member event in Sydney. Also in March, we welcome Dr Paul Harris and Dr Rob Lewis to Melbourne to share their 4-day “New/Old Approach to Strabismus and Amblyopia” workshop, followed by an exclusive Fellows-only conference facilitated by Dr Harris. And in June, we have the annual ACBO Connect Conference, co-located with ODMAFair25 at the ICC in Sydney – giving you access to two “must-attend” events under one roof.

That’s just some of what we have instore for you!

The Board and Team at ACBO are excited to continue to support your professional development throughout 2025.

Anne-Marie McNally, CEO

23/12/2024

ACBO wishes everybody a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year..! We hope that you enjoy the festive season with your nearest and dearest.

We look forward to working with you in 2025!

The ACBO office is closed and will reopen on Monday 6th January 2025. For any urgent matters please us on 03 9614 3400 otherwise we will return your enquiry commencing from Monday 6th Jan.

20/11/2024

Thank you to everyone who attended the Masterclass with Glen (Bubba) Steele in Sydney.

A huge thank you to Dr Steele for sharing his knowledge on “Just Look Retinoscopy” and for creating such a valuable learning experience for members.

Thanks to all attendees for dedicating your time and energy to this learning experience. Your engagement, thoughtful questions and willingness to share made the session truly enriching for everyone involved!

What a weekend it was!

06/11/2024

Save the Date! 27th and 28th June 2025, ACBO Connect Conference is at the International Convention Centre in Sydney, in conjunction with ODMAFair2025 and we can't wait to welcome delegates! Keynote speaker to be announced very soon! ODMA

ODMA has announced that ACBO will be hosting its annual conference in conjunction with ODMAFair25.

30/10/2024

Thank you to everyone who joined the ACBO Practical Vision Therapy Program, Workshop 1 on Learning Difficulties and Eye Movements! Over two days, 20 participants enjoyed hands-on sessions, interactive discussions, and networking opportunities. We look forward to Workshop 2 In February 2025!