Aussie study uncovers genetic cause of MacTel
Melbourne researchers have identified an additional seven regions in the human genome that increase the risk of macular telangiectasia ...
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New support for patients facing enucleation surgery
A health professional’s first-hand experience of having an eye removed has led to an international collaboration to educate patients about ...
Eye filler therapy shows promise with corneal blindness
Scientists have developed an injectable biosynthetic ‘glue filler’ that repairs corneal perforations, potentially removing the need for corneal donations and ...
Ocular gene therapy begins on the NHS
The UK’s national health provider has started treating patients with Leber's Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) with a new sight-restoring gene therapy. ...
Multi-million dollar Aussie project to cut optometry false-positive rate
Australian agencies are collaborating with technology firm Big Picture Medical in a $12 million project to develop an AI-assisted platform ...