Accelerating treatments for IRDs – A/Prof Fred Chen
Researchers, including myself, at Lions Eye Institute (LEI) are developing treatments for genetic eye diseases, including gene replacement therapies for ...
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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 ...
Joint leaders appoint inaugural optometry research chair in WA
The University of Western Australia (UWA) and Lions Eye Institute (LEI) have appointed Professor Allison McKendrick as the inaugural Chair ...
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 ...
New research debunks belief myopia develops and worsens only during childhood
A new Australian research article published in JAMA Ophthalmology has found that more than a third of young adults may ...
Risk of blindness from rare genetic eye disease less than previously reported
New research has revealed for the first time the number of Australian families affected by genetic mutations that cause Leber ...
Rewriting eye disease: Are we ready for gene therapies?
In 2020, ophthalmology became the first medical field in Australia to secure approval for a gene therapy. The one-off treatment ...
Three professional chairs to boost Perth’s eye research efforts
Lions Eye Institute (LEI) in Perth has joined forces with The University of Western Australia (UWA) to create an inaugural ...
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 ...