Daily doses of vitamin B3 can lead to significant improvements in glaucoma patients who are also receiving regular treatments to lower eye pressure, new results of a world-first study have revealed. Read more
Aussie study targets at-risk relatives of glaucoma patients
Preliminary results of a study targeting the most at-risk relatives of glaucoma patients suggest approximately 38% have the disease or have suspicious signs and require close monitoring. Read more
Nova Eye Medical buys New Zealand glaucoma business
Newly renamed Adelaide ophthalmic device manufacturer Nova Eye Medical has immediately delivered on a plan to expand its glaucoma portfolio, with the AU$921,000 acquisition of a New Zealand-developed drainage device platform. Read more
Funding applications open for Aussie glaucoma research
Glaucoma Australia (GA) has announced it is awarding $200,000 in new funding for 2021 research projects that support its aim to eliminate glaucoma blindness. Read more
Ab interno trabeculotomy effective in childhood glaucoma
Single-incision ab interno trabeculotomy is an effective and safe treatment for paediatric glaucoma patients, according to a new US study. Read more
Glaukos tech tackles glaucoma treatment burden
Glaukos’ new intraocular implant iDose is on track to complete US Food and Drug Administration trials in 2022, as the company seeks to address glaucoma treatment adherence. Read more
Specsavers hosts ophthalmologist for four-part glaucoma webinar series
Associate Professor Graham Lee, one of few specialists who has completed fellowships in both corneal and external diseases and glaucoma, will deliver a series of Specsavers-hosted professional development webinars throughout the month of June. Read more
Positive results for Australian company testing peptide to target glaucoma
Perth pharmaceutical company NeuroScientific Biopharmaceuticals (NSB) has announced its lead drug candidate slowed glaucoma-induced damage to the optic nerve, in findings that highlight its potential as a clinically useful treatment. Read more
No genetic link between myopia and glaucoma
Australian researchers have featured prominently in research efforts that have determined no genetic link between myopia and primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). Read more
Getting a grip on glaucoma
Reducing glaucoma blindness requires a fight on numerous fronts, so what efforts are currently being undertaken in Australia to curb the disease’s impact? Read more
Patient symposium draws experts together for World Glaucoma Week
A panel of glaucoma experts from ophthalmology, optometry, pharmacy and orthoptics, alongside patients living with the disease, will discuss the benefits of collaborative care at a patient symposium this week. Read more
First human trial to examine role of vitamin B3 in glaucoma treatment
A world-first clinical trial in Australia is investigating whether vitamin B3 could help protect nerve cells against damage in glaucoma. Read more
Australian genetics study paves way for glaucoma blood test
Australian researchers have identified 107 genes that increase the risk of glaucoma and developed a genetic test to detect people at risk of going blind from the condition. Read more
New link between glaucoma and Alzheimer’s found
Scientists from Singapore and the United States have found new evidence suggesting a link between primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) and Alzheimer’s. Read more
Correlation found between air pollution and glaucoma
A large UK study has linked air pollution to increased rates of glaucoma, adding to a growing body of evidence suggesting environmental factors might add to development and progression of the disease.
INXS star becomes Glaucoma Australia’s newest ambassador
When Annie Gibbins became CEO of Glaucoma Australia (GA) two years ago, never did she fathom the prospect of fighting for the cause alongside a rock star and the Governor-General. Read more
Locally developed glaucoma device leads to new Indonesian partnerships
The Lions Eye Institute (LEI) is strengthening its ties with Indonesian researchers following the successful launch of a new glaucoma drainage device produced for only one-tenth of the cost of competing products. Read more
Glaucoma Australia announces Governor-General as new patron
Glaucoma Australia (GA) is set to extend its reach and capacity to eliminate glaucoma-related blindness after announcing Governor-General Mr David Hurley will become patron of the charity. Read more
Glaucoma experts share research in Melbourne
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Glaucoma patients pose crash risk, despite passing eye test
Researchers from Wills Eye Hospital (WEH) in Philadelphia examined the crash rate of glaucoma patients by following 161 people – with an average age Read more