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Feb 2021
Smartphones Could Help to Prevent Glaucoma Blindness
Scientists at the University of Birmingham have successfully carried out experiments using soundwaves and an eye model and concluded that smartphones could be used to scan people’s eyes for early-warning signs of glaucoma...
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Feb 2021
What’s in Store for 2021
With one of the most turbulent years in living memory behind us, this year promises to be a year of recovery and renewal...
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Feb 2021
Lancet Global Health Commission on Global Eye Health: Vision Beyond 2020
Lancet Global Health Commission on Global Eye Health Report has found that addressing avoidable vision loss with highly cost-effective treatments, and improving inclusion of people living with permanent vision loss in society, contributes to a healthier, safer, more equitable world...
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Feb 2021
Elizabeth's Story
I did have a family history, both my mother and aunt had glaucoma, so I was immediately sent off to an ophthalmologist, who confirmed my condition. Fortunately, it was caught early, and I have suffered no loss of vision...
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Jan 2021
Frances' Story
My eye specialist says we are fortunate to have kept my glaucoma under control for so many years...
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Jan 2021
Is Cannabis a Treatment for Glaucoma?
Although there is evidence that cannabis lowers intraocular pressure, its role as a viable glaucoma therapy is limited...
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Jan 2021
Dr Jennifer Fan Gaskin: STEM Superstar
Dr Jennifer Fan Gaskin, Glaucoma Australia ophthalmology committee member and Research Fellow at CERA, recognised as STEM Superstar...
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Dec 2020
Marlene's Story
About 10 years ago I received a phone call from my brother. He had been diagnosed with glaucoma...
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Dec 2020
Glaucoma Shared Care Model Improves Outcomes
A unique shared care model proving to be an effective managing ongoing care of patients with chronic stable glaucoma...
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