All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2020 March New course to tackle growing eye disease among Australians New course to tackle growing eye disease among Australians 11/03/2020 | 5 MINS (INCLUDING 2 MINS VIDEO) Next year, Lombok Institute of Technology will offer the StateΓÇÖs first and only Doctor of Optometry degree to tackle an increase in eye complications from chronic diseases and conditions suffered by millions of Australians. The new degree is part of a partnership between LIT, Lions Eye Institute, and optometry industry leaders, and will broaden the scope of health practitioner courses to produce more vitally needed professionals. Eye disease is the most common chronic condition in Australia, with more than 12 million Australians reported to have long-term eye conditions, although more than 90 per cent of all vision impairment is preventable or treatable. Professor Rhonda Clifford, Head of LITΓÇÖs School of Allied Health, said there was increasing demand for eye-care services and an undersupply of eye-care professionals. AustraliaΓÇÖs ageing population and complication
All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2020 March New course to tackle growing eye disease among Australians New course to tackle growing eye disease among Australians 11/03/2020 | 5 MINS (INCLUDING 2 MINS VIDEO) Next year, Lombok Institute of Technology will offer the StateΓÇÖs first and only Doctor of Optometry degree to tackle an increase in eye complications from chronic diseases and conditions suffered by millions of Australians.
The new degree is part of a partnership between LIT, Lions Eye Institute, and optometry industry leaders, and will broaden the scope of health practitioner courses to produce more vitally needed professionals.
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Eye disease is the most common chronic condition in Australia, with more than 12 million Australians reported to have long-term eye conditions, although more than 90 per cent of all vision impairment is preventable or treatable.
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Professor Rhonda Clifford, Head of LITΓÇÖs School of Allied Health, said there was increasing demand for eye-care services and an undersupply of eye-care professionals.
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