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Maree & Andrew
Oct 2024
Glaucoma Research Grant Recipient Will Take a Crucial Step Towards ...

Glaucoma Australia and its Patron, the Governor-General of Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Samantha Mostyn, are pleased to announce the 2024 recipient of the Glaucoma Australia ‘Quinlivan’ Research Grant. 

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Sep 2024
Suzanne's Story

Suzanne learned she had glaucoma during an eye check-up when she was 65. Now, for the past five years, she has been receiving treatment to protect her eyes from further damage.

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A/Prof Owen Siggs
Sep 2024
An update from A/Prof Owen Siggs, Garvan Institute of Medical Research

A/Prof Owen Siggs, recipient of the Glaucoma Australia ‘Quinlivan’ Research Grant in 2022 is now 18 months into his research into the Genomic Risk Stratification to improve glaucoma suspect triage in rural primary care. 

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Participants of the congenital glaucoma brunch
Sep 2024
Families unite for congenital glaucoma brunch

Glaucoma Australia recently hosted a congenital glaucoma brunch at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Gold Coast and what a memorable day it was! 

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Sep 2024
Abbie's Story

Abbie was diagnosed with glaucoma as a newborn and had surgeries to control her eye pressure. Despite being short-sighted with nystagmus, she lives independently and runs a dance company called Blindful.

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Include a Charity Week - Be the Spark
Aug 2024
Include a Charity Week 2024 - Be the spark...

Leaving a gift in your Will is a spark of generosity that will continue beyond our lifetime. It allows us to invest in the research that will one day find a cure and continue to support families impacted by glaucoma.   

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Artificial Intelligence screening of the eye
Aug 2024
Registries - a largely untapped source for Artificial Intelligence (AI) ...

AI is set to revolutionise the way doctors and patients interact with ophthalmic healthcare, with several published diagnostic AI models already boasting performance on par with eye specialists in the detection of diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.

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AI depiction of gene band, multicolored
Jul 2024
Gene therapy breakthrough shows promise for glaucoma

Macquarie University researchers have identified a gene therapy that could help treat glaucoma, with potential applications for other neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.

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3D rendering of white blood cells with red blood cells
Jul 2024
Biomarkers Show How Glaucoma Patients Might Respond to Treatment

Researchers at University College London (UCL) and Moorfields Eye Hospital have found blood markers that can predict if glaucoma patients are likely to keep losing vision even after treatment.

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