The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital Archives - Insight Presented by Prime Creative Media Thu, 20 Jul 2023 21:21:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.insightnews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/cropped-Insight-favicon-32x32.png The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital Archives - Insight 32 32 Bird-related eye injuries – swooping season a serious matter https://www.insightnews.com.au/bird-related-eye-injuries-swooping-season-a-serious-matter/ Mon, 08 Nov 2021 04:22:41 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=23665
Thomas Campbell, Centre for Eye Research Australia and the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.

When I first moved to Victoria and began working as an eye doctor in the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital (RVEEH) Emergency Department, I was stunned by how often I saw patients with bird-relatedRead More

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Thomas Campbell, Centre for Eye Research Australia and the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.
When I first moved to Victoria and began working as an eye doctor in the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital (RVEEH) Emergency Department, I was stunned by how often I saw patients with bird-related
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Dr Nathan Kerr using the NGenuity system at The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.

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Dr Nathan Kerr using the NGenuity system at The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.
A new era in ophthalmic surgery has dawned with the emergence of 3D visualisation systems. Surgeons discuss how Alcon’s latest advance in this field is offering new levels of comfort, efficiency
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The technology shot to prominence during COVID-19 due to its usability as a telehealth tool.

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The technology shot to prominence during COVID-19 due to its usability as a telehealth tool.
An Australian software solution that measures visual fields on multiple platforms, including iPad, has now been translated into a browser-based interface, making it compatible with common IT equipment. The
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Dr Jennifer Fan Gaskin almost dismissed a career in ophthalmology.

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Dr Jennifer Fan Gaskin almost dismissed a career in ophthalmology.
Melbourne glaucoma researcher Dr Jennifer Fan Gaskin is one of 60 women selected for Science & Technology Australia’s Superstars of STEM program, which aims to challenge gender assumptions about
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]]> Magpie causes severe eye injuries after tormenting locals   https://www.insightnews.com.au/magpie-causes-severe-eye-injuries-after-tormenting-locals/ Fri, 16 Oct 2020 02:02:05 +0000 http://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=17323
James Glindemann require a two-hour operation to repair his eye after a magpie attack.

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James Glindemann require a two-hour operation to repair his eye after a magpie attack.
Victoria’s main eye hospital has asked authorities to remove a juvenile magpie from a regional shopping centre where it has left people with severe eye injuries, as part of an apparent scare tactic to
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Novartis secured Australian regulatory approval for the gene therapy on 5 August.

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Novartis secured Australian regulatory approval for the gene therapy on 5 August.
In a historical development for the eye health sector, the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA) has approved the country’s first true gene therapy, indicated for a rare form of inherited retinal disease
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]]> Inside an orthoptic-led cataract clinic https://www.insightnews.com.au/inside-an-orthoptics-led-cataract-clinic/ Tue, 18 Aug 2020 06:33:42 +0000 http://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=16275
Credentialed OSOP clinic orthoptists (from left) Husna Maruf, Melissa Tchea, Julie Taylor and Debra Gleeson.

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Credentialed OSOP clinic orthoptists (from left) Husna Maruf, Melissa Tchea, Julie Taylor and Debra Gleeson.
A new clinic led by upskilled orthoptists is helping a leading Melbourne hospital reduce cataract wait times and streamline follow up appointments. JULIE TAYLOR reflects on its successes and future
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]]> Patients to undergo COVID-19 test prior to surgery   https://www.insightnews.com.au/patients-to-undergo-covid-19-test-prior-to-surgery/ Tue, 14 Jul 2020 21:19:39 +0000 http://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=15650
Patients who test positive will have their surgery deferred, unless the it is deemed urgent.

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Patients who test positive will have their surgery deferred, unless the it is deemed urgent.
Public and private patients from metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire will be tested for COVID-19 in the lead up to their elective surgery to prevent virus transmission within operating theatres.
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Left to right: RVEEH ophthalmologist Dr Rosie Dawkins, VAHS general manager of operations Mr Gavin Brown, RVEEH Aboriginal health liaison officer Ms Natalie Tieri and RVEEH CEO Mr Brendon Gardner.

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Left to right: RVEEH ophthalmologist Dr Rosie Dawkins, VAHS general manager of operations Mr Gavin Brown, RVEEH Aboriginal health liaison officer Ms Natalie Tieri and RVEEH CEO Mr Brendon Gardner.
The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital (RVEEH) has joined forces with the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) to launch Australia’s first specialist eye clinic within a community-controlled
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