O-SHOW26 is set to take over the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) on Sunday 16 and Monday 17 August 2026 , bringing together the optical industry for two powerful days of business, fashion, innovation and connection. Registration is now open and the trade fair is free to attend.  Visit www.o-show.com.au  to register and view the growing list of exhibiting companies. Business. Leadership. Fashion. The event kicks off Sunday morning with the Myopia Mastery Work

It gives us great pleasure to announce the launch of the South Pacific Eye Care Foundation (SPEC Foundation). The SPEC Foundation is a registered charitable organisation dedicated to advancing eye health and reducing preventable vision impairment, within disadvantaged communities of Australia and across developing regions of the South Pacific.

The 2026 ODA National Excellence Awards  were presented across two stylish events as part of the 2026 ODA Gala celebrations, held in Melbourne and Fremantle on 14 and 20 March respectively. Both evenings were vibrant and stylish, embracing this year’s theme, “GET FRAMED,” with guests showcasing their most extravagant and creative eyewear. The ODA Gala is all about bringing people together to celebrate the optical dispensing profession and the individuals who make it so specia