Join us for the free webinar Corneal Stem Cell Club on 23 Sep and hear from leading corneal stem cell research experts. Topics include:
- Advances in corneal #stemcell research
- Australian consensus on ocular stem cell therapies
and more!
Register here: events.humanitix.com/corneal…
Last May, our very own Professor Paul Martin was named an Australian Academy of Science Fellow for transforming our understanding of vision 👁️
In this article, Professor Martin shares about his research and his life as a professor. Read here: sydney.edu.au/save-sight-ins…
Two weeks until the 2026 edition of #DryEyeClub: Seeing Outcomes!
Themed "Everyday dry eye," this free online event will be on 29 July, 5-6 PM AEST and feature leading experts in #dryeye research.
Register here: events.humanitix.com/dryeyec…
Mark your calendars 🗓️
Community Information Day, our flagship event for people living with low vision or blindness and those who care for them, will be held on 12th Sept 2026 (Sat)!
Register here: events.humanitix.com/save-si…
A recently launched clinical trial at @sydneysavesight will test the safety and effectiveness of a new device in partially restoring the vision of people with #inheritedretinaldiseases.
For more details, read here: sydney.edu.au/save-sight-ins…
A new systematic review has summarised current evidence on the association between #keratoconus and #inflammatoryboweldisease (IBD). The review identified a likely causal genetic link between keratoconus and #ulcerativecolitis.
Read the full paper here: journals.lww.com/corneajrnl/…
Announcing Professor Stephanie Watson OAM FARVO (@profswatson) as @SydneySaveSight's new Director 👏 We sincerely thank Professor Peter McCluskey AO for his tenure as Director.
We look forward to seeing what the Institute will achieve under Professor Watson's leadership🌟
✨Here's your sign to register for the 2026 edition of #DryEyeClub: Seeing Outcomes!
Themed "Everyday dry eye," this free online event will be on 29 July, 5-6 PM AEST and feature leading experts in dry eye research.
Register here: events.humanitix.com/dryeyec…
A new article from the Corneal Research Group has revealed the evolution of keratoconus management in Australia over the past 20 years 👁️
Read here: link.springer.com/article/10…
A new systematic review from @sydneysavesight has found that vitamin A deficiency in children can lead to an eye condition called xerophthalmia, which has been linked to autism.
Read here: doi.org/10.1016/j.survophtha…
Registration is now open for the 2026 edition of DryEyeClub: Seeing Outcomes!
Themed "Everyday dry eye," this free online event will be on 29 July, 5-6 PM AEST (#dryeye awareness month) and feature leading experts in dry eye research.
Register here: events.humanitix.com/dryeyec…
✅ Macular Milestones done and dusted! From an electronic implant that may restore central vision to #optogenetics and #genetherapy 🧬, @SydneySaveSight experts shared about the latest treatments for #maculardegeneration.
Watch the event recording here: youtu.be/75LLAFzPuS8?si=u3eJ…
Congratulations to our very own Professor Paul Martin for being honoured as a fellow of @Science_Academy
🎉🥂
Professor Martin has revolutionised our understanding of the evolution and function of the visual system. Learn more about his work here: sydney.edu.au/save-sight-ins…
Final call to register for #MacularMilestones ‼️
Hear from #maculardisease experts on 25 May (Monday) from 11AM-1PM at the Claffy Lecture Theatre as they discuss the latest research and developments in the field.
Register by 18 May 2026: events.humanitix.com/macular…
It's finally #MaculaMonth 👁️ At @SydneySaveSight, our researchers are finding innovative treatments for #maculardiseases.
Hear from them on 25 May (Mon) from 11AM-1PM as they discuss the latest research in the field:
Register here: events.humanitix.com/macular…
The Corneal Research Group has published a new systematic review on #corneal disease in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia.
They found gains in trachoma control, but gaps in pterygium, keratitis and corneal outcomes.
Read here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
Two weeks to go until Eye Empower: The Power of Technology 🤳
The session will showcase the latest assistive technologies available to help build confidence and independence.
🗓️Thurs 7 May 2026
🕛5-6:30 PM
📍Microsoft Teams
Register here: bit.ly/4rwK8og
Hear the latest science on #stemcells from @profswatson at a free #webinar titled, Future Medicine: Can stem cells save sight?
Date: Thurs 21 May 2026
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: Online
Sign up here: events.humanitix.com/future-…
With #artificialintelligence becoming increasingly important in #eyecare, a new systematic review from @SydneySaveSight has found that patient-reported outcomes are now used more often in ophthalmic #AI research, but remain underused overall.
Read here: link.springer.com/article/10…
#InCaseYouMissedIt Registrations are now open for the annual #MacularMilestones seminar to be held at the Claffy Lecture Theatre on 25 May (Mon) 11AM-1PM!
This event is free and will be held in-person. Register through the link below by 18 May: events.humanitix.com/macular…






















