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PreserFlo Microshunt
Dec 2019
First PreserFlo Microshunt Implants Performed in Australia
A new minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) device that performs in a similar way to a trabeculectomy, has been implanted in Australia for the first time...
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Lady at beach wearing sunglasses, hat and sunscreen
Nov 2019
How to be EYE Sun Smart for Summer
As summer approaches and you reach for sunscreen to protect your skin, it's important to also protect your eyes from harmful UV damage...
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Image of clear starry sky from rural location
Nov 2019
Telescope Technology Takes First Accurate Images of Glaucoma-Related Eye ...
Using methods originally developed by astronomers to view stars more clearly through Earth's atmosphere...
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Kirk Pengilly
Nov 2019
Aussie Rock Star Kirk Pengilly Joins The Fight Against Glaucoma
One of Australia’s most loved rock stars, Kirk Pengilly from iconic band INXS, is throwing his support...
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OCT
Nov 2019
OCT - We Can Learn More About This Powerful Tool
During the past decade and a half OCT has evolved from a research tool ...
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Diagram of an eye
Nov 2019
Allergan Voluntary Recall XEN® Glaucoma Gel Implant
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in Australia and Medsafe in New Zealand the agencies responsible for...
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OCT scan
Nov 2019
Targeted OCT Screening For The Greatest Impact
As useful as it can be, performing OCT on every patient who walks through ...
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Eye diagram on a monitor
Oct 2019
Glaucoma Patients are Now Easier to Find
Good news for the 150,000-plus people in Australia who are unaware they have glaucoma and are at risk of permanent and irreversible vision loss...
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Scientists conducting research in laboratory
Oct 2019
Aussie Researchers Put Zeiss SITA Algorithms Under the Microscope
This research is said to provide evidence that a faster testing algorithm can help overcome barriers including, time and patient cooperation in clinical practice...
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