Australian Vision Research - promoting research into the causes of eye disease and the prevention of blindness.

Australia
Joined May 2020
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Very happy to share my latest paper 'Outcomes of Microbial Keratitis Cases Resistant to Antimicrobials in Sydney, Australia' doi: 10.1097/ICO.0000000000002803 👇 bit.ly/3HS2Voq @ARVOinfo @RANZCOeyedoctor @oria_au #eye #ophthalmology @CorneaJournal 👇🧵1/
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Our executive + board of directors were hard at work today wrapping up 2021 business + planning for 2022. Lots of exciting things on the way for #public #political #scientific #advocacy. If you're not already a member, join us now, as a collective voice is a stronger voice!
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We welcome two Principal Investigators to the #CERA team; Assoc Prof Guei-Sheung Liu and honorary researcher Dr Rod O’Day. These appointments will boost CERA’s research credentials in both gene therapy and ocular oncology. #CERA #eyeresearch #genertherapy bit.ly/3jorxuG
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Myopia’s prevalence has driven the development of innovative interventions, including spectacle lens options. @academyoptics director and @hannafordeyes owner @HannafordGrant explains how optical dispensers can fit into the #Myopia plan. insightnews.com.au/myopia-ma…
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Our #clinicaltrials play a key role in advancing eye research, and improving the lives of those with vision impairment. We welcome referrals of patients who may be suitable for our clinical trials. #clinicaltrials #eyeresearch #CERA buff.ly/3qq1YNU
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Still two weeks left to apply for @ARVOinfo's Developing Country Eye Researcher Travel Fellowship. Designed for early-career researchers, you can gain access to the latest in #visionscience, plus mentorship and networking opportunities during #ARVO2022. bit.ly/2YM9UYv
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Optometrists can prescribe an anti-inflammatroy dry eye therapy from next month without the involvement of a medical practitioner, under updated Optometry Board of Australia rules. insightnews.com.au/new-rules…
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The November issue of Insight is now accessible online: insightnews.com.au/latest-ma…
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RANZCO Fellows Daniel McKay, John McKenzie, Adrian Fung, Li-Anne Lim, Michael Giblin & Robert Max Conway among 20 authors for this collaborative original article on biopsy for molecular risk stratification in uveal melanoma
Molecular risk stratification in uveal melanoma biopsies: Yields and molecular characteristics in 119 patients doi.org/10.1111/ceo.14022
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#PLOSCompBio In our recent collaboration, we introduce MitoScape, a novel software for mtDNA sequence analysis from NGS with superior performance and accurate heteroplasmy determination. dx.plos.org/10.1371/journal.…
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Well done @annette_hoskin . Many #eyeinjuries can be #prevented and #research finds the best way to #prevent #eye #trauma. @CornealResearch @oria_au @SydneySaveSight
Great to be recognised during Eye Injury Prevention month, with the support of leaders in this area @rupeshagrawal21 @profswatson . Important that continue our important research in this area. @SydneySaveSight @asot_trauma
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Interesting conclusion from RANZCO Fellows Hamish Dunn, Paul Healey & Andrew White et al - Medical students are more accurate at recognising an abnormal optic disc using smartphone fundoscopy than traditional direct ophthalmoscopy. @oria_au
eFOCUS 2: A randomised crossover trial demonstrated more accurate interpretation of optic disc abnormalities using smartphone fundoscopy with e-learning support than traditional direct ophthalmoscopy amongst medical students @RANZCOeyedoctor @Sydney_Uni doi.org/10.1111/ceo.13977
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Thank you to the referring clinicians and the LHON families in Australia and overseas, in particular @LHONpoince. We are grateful for financial support by @EyeResearchAus, @AusMito, @oria_au, @nhmrc and philanthropic donations. More info here: cera.org.au/ 5/5
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To increase access to research in Australia and globally, @SpringerNature, 47 @CAULalert Universities & 7 other organisations have established a new transformative partnership as part of Australia & New Zealand's transition to #OpenAccess (OA). #OAWeek2021 group.springernature.com/gp/…
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Save your spot for @ARVOinfo's FREE Nov. 3 webinar — Impact of the #COVID-19 pandemic on #vision #research. Hear lessons learned from managing a lab during the #pandemic plus international perspectives of the impact on basic #science. bit.ly/3zpNP5j #ophthalmology
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Well done Prof David Mackey for success from @oria_au funding for #research in #LHON from @EyeResearchAus @LionsEyeInstAus
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📢It's not easy being an early/mid career researcher during a pandemic! Let us know what you need as a EMCR in the Faculty of Medicine & Health. What's helpful and what's not? This 10 min survey will help determine new Faculty initiatives to support you: sydney.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe…
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Secure your spot for @ARVOinfo's new virtual conference (Oct. 27-29) on #HealthEconomics and #OutcomesResearch (#HEOR). Learn the importance of including HE evaluation and PROMs in your #research and their necessity for future funding. CME credit available bit.ly/3DzAkSN
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