Longer-acting implant may be better for Aboriginal DMO patients – study
A pioneering study out of Western Australia has shown that a longer acting intravitreal dexamethasone implant (DEX-implant) may lead to ...
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Major push for new $16 million Midland Eye Clinic in WA
The Lions Eye Institute (LEI) is joining forces with local MP and Minister for Indigenous Australians Mr Ken Wyatt to ...
Lions Eye Institute appoints first-ever CEO
The Lions Eye Institute (LEI) has appointed Dr Glen Power to the newly created position of CEO. He arrives with ...
Mother’s plight sparks $750K donation for LEI stem cell robot
A mother’s moving speech about her sons’ blinding genetic condition has prompted a prominent Perth family to donate $750,000 for ...
OAW 2021: The role of an orthoptist in clinical trials
The World Health Organisation defines a clinical trial as "a type of research that studies new tests and treatments and ...
New WA children’s clinic to revolutionise diabetic eye treatment
A new diabetic eye clinic for children in Western Australia, which opened last month, is part of the Lions Eye Institute's first major ...
LEI founder elected to prestigious national body
Lions Eye Institute (LEI) founder and patron Professor Ian Constable AO has been elected as a Fellow of the Australian ...
Orthoptists and clinical research
Orthoptists play an integral role in clinical research across Australia. Western Australian orthoptist GARETH LINGHAM outlines his work at the ...
WA Government throws support behind new Broome eye clinic
A $4.7 million Western Australian Government investment will help to employ the eye health workforce at the under-construction Northwest Hub ...
TGA approves Luxturna gene therapy
In a historical development for the eye health sector, the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA) has approved the country’s first true ...