Funding Archives - Insight Presented by Prime Creative Media Mon, 27 Sep 2021 22:37:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.insightnews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/cropped-Insight-favicon-32x32.png Funding Archives - Insight 32 32 Call to curb surgery ‘blitzes’ and seek better funding model https://www.insightnews.com.au/call-to-curb-surgery-blitzes-and-seek-better-funding-model/ Mon, 27 Sep 2021 03:51:28 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=22813 cataract surgery collaborative care
Approximately 250,000 cataract operations are performed in Australia each year.

The Australian Medication Association (AMA) has called on policymakers to reconsider funding models to carry the health system through the COVID-19 crisis, stating that one-off initiatives like electiveRead More

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Approximately 250,000 cataract operations are performed in Australia each year.
The Australian Medication Association (AMA) has called on policymakers to reconsider funding models to carry the health system through the COVID-19 crisis, stating that one-off initiatives like elective
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The iStent inject W is Glaukos's latest trabecular micro-bypass system.

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The iStent inject W is Glaukos's latest trabecular micro-bypass system.
Advances in glaucoma stent technology far outstripped the Medicare schedule early on, creating a disconnect that had far-reaching consequences. As Australia marks World Glaucoma Week this 7-13
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]]> Questions over funding as IRIS performs 500th cataract surgery https://www.insightnews.com.au/questions-over-funding-as-iris-performs-500th-cataract-surgery/ Tue, 24 Nov 2020 20:52:24 +0000 http://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=17939
The IRIS team preparing for its 500th surgery with Rosemary in Katherine on 24 November. Image: IRIS Program

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The IRIS team preparing for its 500th surgery with Rosemary in Katherine on 24 November. Image: IRIS Program
The Indigenous and Remote Eye Health Service (IRIS) has this week delivered on its two-year government contract to perform 500 cataract surgeries, as the organisation warns of the disastrous implications
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]]> Funding applications open for Aussie glaucoma research https://www.insightnews.com.au/funding-applications-open-for-aussie-glaucoma-research/ Mon, 29 Jun 2020 06:32:13 +0000 http://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=15388
SLT allowed successful drop-free IOP control in nearly 70% of the eyes after six years of treatment. Image: Shutterstock.com.

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SLT allowed successful drop-free IOP control in nearly 70% of the eyes after six years of treatment. Image: Shutterstock.com.
Glaucoma Australia (GA) has announced it is awarding $200,000 in new funding for 2021 research projects that support its aim to eliminate glaucoma blindness. The not-for-profit is committing the funding
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]]> Major funding boost for optometry consumer awareness campaign https://www.insightnews.com.au/major-funding-boost-for-optometry-consumer-awareness-campaign/ Tue, 05 May 2020 23:14:18 +0000 http://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=14507
Costs and wait times are higher in the tertiary eyecare system, which may be unnecessary for some patients.

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Costs and wait times are higher in the tertiary eyecare system, which may be unnecessary for some patients.
Optometry Australia (OA) has received a government grant worth more than $400,000 to promote optometry and community eye health under its Good vision for life consumer brand through to mid-2021. The
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]]> Public funding for standalone MIGS procedures a step closer https://www.insightnews.com.au/public-funding-for-standalone-migs-procedures-a-step-closer/ Tue, 03 Dec 2019 21:49:07 +0000 http://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=12882
Elective eye surgery provision may be paused as the COVID-19 crisis continues to worsen.

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Elective eye surgery provision may be paused as the COVID-19 crisis continues to worsen.
Government advisors have recommended minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) should be publicly funded as a standalone procedure, following extensive campaigning from Australia’s ophthalmic community. Almost
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]]> Australian biotech raises an additional $50 million for AMD drug https://www.insightnews.com.au/australian-biotech-raises-an-additional-50-million-for-amd-drug/ Tue, 03 Dec 2019 21:36:25 +0000 http://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=12920

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Melbourne-based biotech company Opthea has announced it has secured commitments from both Australian and international investors for an additional $50 million to put towards the development of its treatment
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