Here are some useful links to help you to find out more:
www.acbo.org.au (Australasian College of Behavioural Optometrists)
http://www.covd.org (College of Optometrists in Visual Development)
www.mdfoundation.com.au (Macular Degeneration foundation)
www.glaucoma.org.au (Glaucoma Australia)
www.visionaustralia.org.au (Vision Australia)
www.diabetesaustralia.org.au (Diabetes Society Australia)
www.osa.net.au (Orthokeratology Society of Australia)