CERA
Glaucoma specialist recognised as female STEM leader
Melbourne glaucoma researcher Dr Jennifer Fan Gaskin is one of 60 women selected for Science & Technology Australia’s Superstars of ...
Study shows gene therapy potential to regenerate optic nerve, Aussie professor says
A Melbourne professor has helped lead new research using a gene therapy to regenerate damaged optic nerve fibres, in a ...
New group focuses on how to clear the COVID-19 backlog
The Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) has established a new research unit to improve current eyecare models and tackle ...
Prominent Specsavers figure returns to Australia
Mr Peter Larsen, who was instrumental in bringing Specsavers to Australia 13 years ago, has returned to Melbourne after moving ...
Race to identify inherited retinal disease patients for gene therapies
Australian researchers are using genetic testing to identify as many people as possible with inherited retinal disease (IRD), in preparation ...
Homegrown device offers hope for complicated corneal procedure
A team of Australian researchers has received half a million dollars in medical research funding to fast-track development of a ...
Live panel discussion on diabetic eye disease
Specsavers is presenting its first live panel discussion as part of its SCC Online Series, which will focus on diabetic ...
Australian glaucoma trial set to expand after vitamin B3 success
Daily doses of vitamin B3 can lead to significant improvements in glaucoma patients who are also receiving regular treatments to ...
PhD grad receives chancellor’s prize for role in eye health survey
A Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) PhD graduate has been awarded the University of Melbourne’s 2019 Chancellor’s Prize for ...