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
International charities partner on glaucoma initiative
Named ‘Keep Sight’, the program is designed to improve screening, diagnosis and treatment facilities in the countries most in need of improvent. The initiative Read more
Fears AMD injections could cause glaucoma
A media release from the Ministry of Health and the Provincial Health Services Authority of British Columbia stated that the use of Avastin injections Read more
Glaucoma detection increases as 250th Specsavers store receives OCT
The optical chain has now incorporated OCT into 250 stores across Australia and New Zealand, and – in the same week – celebrated its Read more
Ellex reports positive results in first-line glaucoma treatment
In newly-released results from the LiGHT study, the Australian medical device manufacturer revealed its SLT therapy provided better intraocular pressure (IOP) stability than IOP-lowering Read more
New look for Glaucoma Australia
The organisation’s new tagline will be ‘Saving Sight’.GA CEO Ms Annie Gibbins said market research had suggested that the organisation’s brand identity had not Read more
Cleaning fluid blocked from optic nerve in glaucoma patients, study finds
University of Toronto (UoT) Professors Dr Neeru Gupta and Dr Yeni Yucel claim their study is the first to provide evidence that CFS entry Read more
Australia to have first access to glaucoma device
The Hydrus Microstent, designed to lower eye pressure for open-angle glaucoma patients, has been approved for use in Australia since 2013. However, its developer Read more
World Glaucoma Congress 2019: Bound for Australia
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New look for Glaucoma Australia
The organisation’s new tagline will be ‘Saving Sight’.GA CEO Ms Annie Gibbins said market research had suggested that the organisation’s brand identity had not Read more
Peak bodies join forces for World Glaucoma Week
In particular, the two eye health bodies have attpted to raise awareness of the heightened risk faced by the relatives of people with glaucoma, Read more
Astronomy tech used to improve diagnosis of glaucoma
Indiana University School of Optometry researcher Professor Donald Miller pioneered the imaging technique, which utilises technology originally developed in astronomy to rove the effects Read more
Ophthalmologists encouraged to discuss glaucoma with patients
According to an ASO release announcing the campaign, the goal is to raise awareness of the often ‘hidden’ eye condition and support Glaucoma Australia’s Read more