International Opticians Association - IOA

06/04/2026

Thank you Thao from the Academy of Advanced Ophthalmic Optics for sharing your feedback on the first day of Silmo Bali! Silmo Paris

04/04/2026

Oh my goodness! How beautiful is this? Are you coming to Silmo Bali?

16/03/2026

👁️ As World Glaucoma Week comes to a close for 2026, we wanted to take a moment to thank you for giving glaucoma research a boost. ✨

🔬 Because of you, CERA researchers, such as A/Prof Luis Alarcon-Martinez, can continue to work tirelessly to find the missing link to detect and prevent glaucoma.

🌏 Because of you, we are closer than ever to our shared goal of a world free from vision loss and blindness.

🌟 And, because of you, young people like our Visionary cover star Asher are one step further towards, a future free from glaucoma. There is hope for the 300,000 Australians with Glaucoma.

We’re making exciting progress, but we need your help to go further.

If you’ve already donated, thanks for joining us in our mission to end vision loss from glaucoma. And if not, there’s still time to make an impact.

Donate via the link in the comments 👇

11/03/2026

AAOO has released a suite of free calculators dealing with a wide range of ophthalmic optics scenarios.

From common calculations to skew visualisers, and even full compensated powers in three dimensions.

No log in required, link in the attached post.

Optical maths made easy

We’ve launched a page with free ophthalmic optics calculators to help with common lens calculations used in practice. No login required.

There are also some more complex calculators dealing with compensated powers in three dimensional space, prism visualisation and skew, and tools for assisting in research.

Perfect for:
• Optometrists
• Dispensing opticians
• Optical students

Try them here:

https://aaoo.net.au/calculators-home/

More calculators are coming soon, if there is anything else in particular that you would like to see, let us know in the comments.

09/03/2026

https://eyesmart.com.au/newsarticle/7360-silmo-academy-heads-to-bali-in-2026-for-landmark-international-optics-congress

Eyecare industry news and jobs in Australia and NZ

01/02/2026

SILMO Academy Bali - A scientific program of excellence.

Over three days, from April 6 to 8, 2026, international experts, researchers, educators, and practitioners will come together to explore, learn, and exchange ideas on the key challenges shaping the future of optics and optometry.

CPD hours accredited for Australian optometrists. New Zealand and UK pending. Suitable for dispensing opticians as well. Early bird registration has been extended – benefit from 25% off until February 15. Visit https://www.silmoparis.com/en/silmo-academy/bali for the full program and registration link.

18/01/2026

Step up in 2026 and be the best!

17/01/2026

SILMO Academy Bali - A scientific program of excellence.

Over three days, from April 6 to 8, 2026, international experts, researchers, educators, and practitioners will come together to explore, learn, and exchange ideas on the key challenges shaping the future of optics and optometry.

Early Bird registration now open – benefit from 25% off until January 31. https://www.silmoparis.com/en/silmo-academy/bali

14/01/2026

There’s still time to register! See below for details.

It’s all happening tomorrow, our sessions on Rethinking Myopia Management – Evidence, Optics, and Clinical Reality. CPD hours approved for Australia, New Zealand and the UK.

The current approach to spectacle-based myopia management is drifting off-course.

Prescribing lenses without understanding the biological drivers of growth, the optical principles behind each design, or the consequences for binocular vision is leading to inconsistent clinical outcomes.

On January 15-16th, join Dr Grant Hannaford, recognised internationally for his work in biometric modelling and advanced ophthalmic optics, for a free one-hour webinar offered at three different times for clinicians:

Session 1: 15th January 7pm Eastern Time
Session 2: 15th January 7pm Pacific Time
Session 3: 16th January 7am GMT
(Sessions are identical – choose the one that suits your time zone. Visit https://savvytime.com/converter/pst-to-est-gmt to find your time zone conversion.)

What the session covers:
✔️The aetiology of myopia and the mechanisms guiding ocular growth
✔️Evidence-based strategies for influencing eye development -A clear, clinically grounded explanation of today’s major spectacle lens technologies
✔️The optical theories underpinning myopia-control lens designs: peripheral defocus, asphericity, segmental structures, light distribution, and higher-order effects
✔️How to dispense and monitor these lenses effectively in real practice
✔️The limitations: when these lenses work, when they do not, and why binocular vision function often determines treatment success
✔️Practical guidance to avoid common prescribing errors now widespread in the market

Who should attend:
Optometrists, opticians, practice owners, and anyone involved in paediatric care or myopia management who wants a clearer, evidence-driven framework for spectacle lens prescribing.

Why this matters:
Many clinicians are unknowingly using myopia-control spectacle lenses outside their validated operating range. Understanding optical behaviour, fitting geometry, and binocular vision interactions is essential for predictable outcomes. This webinar provides the missing technical and clinical foundation.

Dr Grant Hannaford is a senior lecturer at the School of Optometry and Vision Science University of New South Wales, adjunct lecturer at the Save Sight Institute University of Sydney and co-owns a multi-award winning independent optometry practice Hannaford Eyewear and the Academy of Advanced Ophthalmic Optics. He was the Silmo and the International Opticians Association - IOA 2022 International Optician of the Year and researches emmetropisation and ocular biometric development in children and lens design.

Please register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NZITdRb-QhKmv83mH0CYKQ

08/01/2026

Silmo Bali is coming this April. Perfect time to get away with the family for a tropical conference holiday! Registration will open soon. Visit https://www.silmoparis.com/en/silmo-academy/bali for more information including the program. Silmo Paris

Discover SILMO Academy in Bali, a place of knowledge and exchange designed for optics enthusiasts, with conferences led by international experts.

31/12/2025

Happy new year to our members! Make 2026 the year to move our profession and industry forward!

31/12/2025

📌 SAVE THE DATE | Academy Bali 2026

Where science meets practice.
Where ideas move vision forward.
Where the future of eye care takes shape.

Following several successful editions, SILMO Academy reaches a new milestone with its first international congress in Bali, dedicated to visual health, research and innovation.

🗓 6–8 April 2026
📍 Bali, Indonesia

Over three days, international experts, researchers, educators and practitioners will come together to explore the key challenges shaping the future of optics and optometry, through a CPD-accredited scientific programme structured around five major thematic sessions.

🎓 20 internationally renowned experts
🌍 A global, forward-looking perspective
🔬 Excellence, knowledge-sharing and innovation at the heart of eye care

Speakers announcement coming soon! 👀