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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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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…

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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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Episode 14: Changing Lanes and Dual Careers - Part 3: Nick Tran & Shaun Chang

Nicholas Tran (ECONA Corporate Engagement) talks to entrepreneur, tech developer and charity founder Shaun Chang about his fascinating career.

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Episode 13: Changing Lanes and Dual Careers - Part 2: Jingyi Chen & Sophie Koh

Jingyi Chen (ECONA Chair) talks to Optometry Australia's Sophie Koh about her dual career as optometrist working with a peak professional body, and, musician and singer song-writer.

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