Young Optometrists

Young Optometrists Providing a voice & supporting students and Optometrists in the first 10 years of the profession.

Welcome to YO: Young Optometrists NSW/ACT

We look forward to and enjoy working within a profession that is based on patient care and interaction with people. To ensure clinical and professional growth we feel that it is important we interact with our colleagues on both an intellectual and social level. Hence YO – an organisation that focuses on improving the networking and social opportunities for young optometrists. The YO Executive:

Chair: Dr. Wilson Luu
Secretaries: Dr. Megan Tu & Dr. Celine Zhang
Treasurer: Dr. Benjamin Kwan
Education Officer: Dr. Jack Gordon
Publications & Social Media Officer: Dr. Sheila Lam
ACT Liaison Officers: Dr. Jacqueline Henwood & Dr. Rose Huang

YO want you to jump on board with YO projects and events too. We are hoping this will bring new grads out of the isolation of the consulting room and facilitate the discussion and camaraderie that so quickly dwindles after graduation. Sign up today at http://bit.ly/2cWkaKd


If you are from another state, please contact your local early career optometry group. QLD/NT - YO QLD/NT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/youngoptoms/
VIC - YO VIC: http://www.optometry.org.au/vic/young-optometrists-victoria/
WA - OWAGG: https://www.facebook.com/owacs
SA - YOSA: https://www.facebook.com/groups/781911791909208/
TAS - coming soon... feel free to email y.optoms for the latest update

Young Optometrists, Inc. (YO) provides this content as a service to its members and it should not be considered as a substitute for medicolegal advice from health professionals. YO is not responsible for, and expressly disclaims all liability for damages of any kind arising out of use of this material. We provide no guarantee that this material is correct, complete, or up-to-date. Also links to third-party sites do not constitute an endorsement by YO of the parties, their products or services.

Thanks to Dr Colin Clement for hosting our Eye Pub Quiz last week and thank you to our YOs those who attended!
29/08/2025

Thanks to Dr Colin Clement for hosting our Eye Pub Quiz last week and thank you to our YOs those who attended!

‼️🚨 UPDATED DATE 🔔Think you know glaucoma? Let’s find out! Join us for a night of friendly competition, laughs, and lear...
30/07/2025

‼️🚨 UPDATED DATE 🔔

Think you know glaucoma? Let’s find out! Join us for a night of friendly competition, laughs, and learning at our highly anticipated Glaucoma Trivia Night ‘I Spy With My Dilated Eye’, with none other than Dr Colin Clement — the face behind the “Just Ask Dr Clement” page, a go-to resource for optometrists passionate about patient care.

This event is free for all YO members and, to make it even better, BRING A non-YO FRIEND FOR FREE by registering them as guest, subject to approval.

Location: Club York Sydney. 95-99 York St, Sydney NSW 2000
Time: Wednesday 20th August 7pm to 9pm
Please arrive at 6:30PM for a 7PM start
Cost: Free for all YO members

Two nights ago, we hosted our Ask an Optom event for 4th and 5th year UNSW Optometry students – and what a success it wa...
18/07/2025

Two nights ago, we hosted our Ask an Optom event for 4th and 5th year UNSW Optometry students – and what a success it was!

Our panel, made up of committee members ranging from recent grads to senior optometrists, shared their insights on career pathways, practice experiences, and the many opportunities within the profession.

The goal was to open up honest conversations and showcase the diverse journeys in optometry – and we were so impressed by how engaged, curious, and motivated the students were.

A huge thank you to our incredible panelists, host, and committee for making this event happen – and to Coopervision for your generous support!

Applications are now open for a practitioner member from New South Wales vacancy on the Optometry Board of Australia. In...
15/07/2025

Applications are now open for a practitioner member from New South Wales vacancy on the Optometry Board of Australia.

Information about eligibility requirements, the roles of Board members, and the application process can be found on Ahpra’s recruitment website for the NSW Practitioner Board member vacancy here:
https://statutoryappointments.ahpra.gov.au/nb/en/job/499331/appointment-to-the-optometry-board-of-australia-health-practitioner

Applications are open until 3 August 2025, 11.55pm AEST.

Last weekend, some of our YO committee members met up for our annual getaway, a weekend where we reflect on the year and...
14/07/2025

Last weekend, some of our YO committee members met up for our annual getaway, a weekend where we reflect on the year and plan for the upcoming year.

With a lot of recent changes in the industry, this weekend was a productive way for us to reflect on how else we can support our YO members and students that will soon be entering the profession.

Not only have we planned another year of engaging, high quality CPD events, but we’re looking to create more social events to build on the community and allow members to connect with each other.

This was also a way for us to meet our new team members, who brought in some fresh ideas and mindsets, and are motivated to advance the profession.

We bonded over basque cheesecakes and boardgames, learnt a lot each other, and strengthened ourselves as a team.

So if you’re an optometrist or student who is looking for more support, or wants to be a part of a growing team and community, we’d love to have you on board!

Message us for more details on how to join!

Save the Date! Join us on 13th Aug for a pub quiz with Dr Colin Clement. Time and location TBC
07/07/2025

Save the Date! Join us on 13th Aug for a pub quiz with Dr Colin Clement. Time and location TBC

Today the YO team attended ODMA Fair, where we had the chance to connect with colleagues and representatives across the ...
27/06/2025

Today the YO team attended ODMA Fair, where we had the chance to connect with colleagues and representatives across the industry
ODMA

‼️🔔 ENROLMENTS NOW OPEN 🔔Advanced Paediatric Eye Care Course Highlights:· Comprehensive clinical eye exams for infants ...
15/06/2025

‼️🔔 ENROLMENTS NOW OPEN 🔔

Advanced Paediatric Eye Care

Course Highlights:
· Comprehensive clinical eye exams for infants and young children
· Understanding visual development and developmental delays
· Management of refractive errors, amblyopia, and strabismus
· Addressing common ocular health concerns in children

Course Details:
Dates: 21 July – 1 September 2025
Duration: 30 hours (self-paced with live Zoom sessions)
CPD Hours: 30 hours (9 interactive hours)
Delivery: 100% online – flexible and collaborative learning
Cost: AUD$1250

As a FYI this course has also been registered with the New Zealand Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board.


This course is ideal for professionals working in paediatrics, optometry, ophthalmology, and general practice who want to enhance their clinical skills and impact in child eye care.

Enrol now or learn more: https://navigator.unsw.edu.au/listing/med-ape

Last Wednesday, we held our Grand Rounds event with Nexus, where we went through interesting cases from anterior to post...
15/06/2025

Last Wednesday, we held our Grand Rounds event with Nexus, where we went through interesting cases from anterior to posterior eye.

It was a great evening of learning and refreshing our knowledge!

Thank you Nexus and ophthalmologists Dr Nicole Lim, Dr Luke Northey, Dr Mitchell Lee for such a great event and for our members for rocking up in the cold!

We’ll see you at our next event!

Interested in working through real-world cases alongside fellow optometrists and ophthalmologists? Looking to improve yo...
26/05/2025

Interested in working through real-world cases alongside fellow optometrists and ophthalmologists? Looking to improve your management of infectious keratitis and glaucoma patients, and refresh your knowledge on the latest diagnostic criteria for vitreomacular traction and diabetic retinal emergencies?

Join us for an interactive, in-person evening of clinical conversations designed to sharpen your diagnostic skills and enhance your management strategies in corneal, glaucoma and vitreoretinal care. This event will feature small-group, table-run discussions led by Dr Luke Northey, Dr Nicole Lim and Dr Mitchell Lee, offering a unique opportunity for case-based learning and direct engagement with ophthalmologists and optometry colleagues in a relaxed, collaborative setting.

Register here, through the QR code or link in our bio!
https://www.yoptoms.com/event-6141015

As part of YO, we love highlighting different optometry paths and journeys, but also cool passion projects and side hust...
26/05/2025

As part of YO, we love highlighting different optometry paths and journeys, but also cool passion projects and side hustles as well; we spotlight this in our blog articles “Unconvential Optometrist”.

Recently, we had the pleasure of interviewing Tsu Shan Chambers, an optometrist turned actor, writer, and producer. Tsu Shan co-write, produced, and stars in a film called MY EYES, which is a moving journey about love, resilience, and the lengths we go to for family.

It also combines her love for optometry, and raises awareness about preventative eye health.

You can read about our interview on her film and journey here: https://www.yoptoms.com/Blog/13503063

And for information on Special Q&A Premiere Events happening soon, you can find more information here: https://fan-force.com/myeyes/

Registration is still open for our upcoming webinar! https://www.yoptoms.com/event-6136517Wednesday 28th May 2025 7:30pm...
23/05/2025

Registration is still open for our upcoming webinar! https://www.yoptoms.com/event-6136517

Wednesday 28th May 2025 7:30pm-9:30pm via Zoom

Looking to enhance your specialty contact lens fitting skills? Join us for an interactive case-based session with Dr Margaret Lam focusing on specialty contact lenses! This online webinar will cover strategies for fitting and troubleshooting lenses for keratoconus, grafted corneas, high refractive errors and significant astigmatism.

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