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Close up of a nerve cell
Feb 2024
Research to Save Retinol Ganglion Cells

Researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine hope to develop new glaucoma therapies by testing human neurons and a regenerative therapy to rescue dying visual neurons. They’ve received a new five year, US$2 million grant from the National Eye Institute for the project.

 

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Man in his 50s having an eye exam
Sep 2023
Mitigating Risk in Eyecare - Invitation to Participate in Research

We are inviting individuals who have accessed eyecare services previously to participate in a focus group discussion so that we can better understand what good eye care means to the patient.

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Professor Jamie Craig
Aug 2023
SLT Trial for Early Glaucoma Intervention

In a world first, ophthalmology experts at Flinders University will determine the effectiveness and suitability of using SLT as an early intervention to prevent the onset of visual loss from glaucoma.

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An illustration of a DNA strand
Aug 2023
Gene Therapy Lowers IOP, Shows Promise for Glaucoma

Researchers have developed a gene therapy that has lowered intraocular pressure (IOP) in animal models, suggesting that glaucoma can be readily treated with gene therapy–based methods, paving the way for deployment in clinical trials.

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UNSW research team with remodelled Fundus camera for glaucoma detection and monitoring (from left to right: Aline Knab, Xiaohu Xu, Dr. Abbas Habibalahi, Prof. Ewa Goldys, Abhilash Goud Marupally)
Jul 2023
Imaging of Eye Metabolism for Early Detection and Monitoring of Glaucoma

Glaucoma detection and monitoring have reached new horizons with the pioneering application of hyperspectral imaging of cellular autofluorescence. 

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Macquarie ophthalmology researchers Dr Nitin Chitranshi and Professor Stuart Graham working in a lab
Jul 2023
Macquarie Researchers First to Find Link Between Neuroserpin and Glaucoma

Macquarie University ophthalmology researchers have discovered a link between the protein neuroserpin and glaucoma and developed a technique for a gene therapy that could help treat the world’s leading cause of irreversible blindness.

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An eye and a genetic strand with copy that reads: Cracking the genetic code of glaucoma
Jul 2023
Genetic Discovery Could Help Prevent Irreversible Blindness in People ...

More than 5,000 Australians have already volunteered to take part in the QIMR Berghofer Genetics of Glaucoma study, but the researchers are appealing for more participants. 

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Closeup image of an eye
May 2023
Study Finds Neuron 'Lifeline' for Glaucoma

Researchers have identified a therapeutic target that could lead to more effective treatment of glaucoma. 

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Clinical Trial
Apr 2023
Now Enrolling: A Research Study for Adults with Open-Angle Glaucoma

An opportunity to help further research into treatments for open-angle glaucoma is now open to adults who have been diagnosed with this condition. Volunteers will play an important role in this study by enabling researchers to study the safety and effectiveness of the investigational drug when it is injected into the eye. 

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