Genetic discovery in juvenile glaucoma
A major international study led by Flinders University has identified a genetic contributor to juvenile glaucoma. Published today in leading US journal JAMA Ophthalmology, the study […]
Health2Go eye clinics to lift care
An innovative new approach to eye care will roll out at Flinders to reduce waiting times and deliver appropriate and timely care for patients with a […]
Focus on caregivers of childhood glaucoma
Even with more advanced treatments and early intervention, caregivers of young people living with childhood glaucoma face profound challenges with no cure or way to reverse the damage […]
Glaucoma linked to increased risk of dementia
Medical researchers have found a link between a type of glaucoma and an increased risk of developing dementia, according to a new study published in the […]
Faster, cheaper tests for myopia in sight
The world’s most common vision problem myopia or short/near sightedness, which causes damage to the eye and even blindness, just got easier to assess. Progressive research […]
Eye disease can cause blindness, and it’s on the rise
A new study into recent cases of ocular syphilis warns increasing numbers of people are at risk of permanent damage to their vision. Researchers from the […]
Insights into new corneal surgery
An innovative vision-restoring procedure performed in Australia for less than 10 years has been reported on in detail for the first time. It will assist surgeons […]
Visionary research to help save sight
The eyesight of millions may be saved thanks to Flinders University’s visionary genetic research which has been awarded more than $9 million in federal funding. A […]
New focus on correcting refractive vision
While doctors take delight in solving the common issue of refractive vision error by prescribing eye glasses, Flinders University researchers have found that many patients are […]