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Partnership with Macular Disease Foundation Australia
Dr Ashby said Specsavers is committed to working with Macular Disease Foundation Australia
How does KeepSight bring people into eyecare?
Optometrists are responsible for majority of the patients with diabetes who are connected to KeepSight, a program set up to send reminders when eye tests are due.
Why optometrists are crucial to the success of KeepSight
Optometrists play a crucial role in the success of KeepSight by providing essential eye care and timely referrals for people with diabetes.
Why Specsavers optometrists refer patients to KeepSight
Specsavers is in a unique position, having done a lot of the hard yards over many years to successfully develop and support measures that lead to improved eye health outcomes for patients.
Following RANZCO’s Referral Pathways
The collaboration between RANZCO and Specsavers enhances patient care by creating referral guidelines for eye conditions, ensuring timely and effective treatment.
Specsavers use an OCT machine in every eye test
Specsavers optometrists use OCT machines in every eye test to provide detailed 3D images of the retina, enabling early detection and management of eye conditions like glaucoma.
Consumer research shows women are skipping eye tests
Research by Specsavers reveals that many Australian women are neglecting eye tests, with nearly a quarter not seeking professional help for eye issues and over two million unable to recall their last eye check.
Technology and systems helping people with diabetes?
Specsavers integrated e‑referral platform Oculo and then the KeepSight portal directly with Specsavers’ patient management system to make registering patients to KeepSight simpler for optometrists.
Vision Australia and Specsavers Partner
Specsavers and Vision Australia work closely together to enhance the quality of care and support provided to individuals with low vision.
Specsavers’ glaucoma strategy
At Specsavers, we have placed significant emphasis on the early detection of glaucoma for close to a decade.
Optometry in patient support for macular disease
Optometrists play a vital role in supporting patients with macular disease by providing early detection, referrals, and ongoing care to prevent vision loss.
KeepSight found to enhance frequency of care for patients
As a founding optometry partner of the KeepSight program, Specsavers is beginning to see several emerging trends in rates of appointment adherence for our patients.