Inherited retinal disease Archives - Insight https://www.insightnews.com.au/eye-disease/inherited-reitnal-disease/ Presented by Prime Creative Media Tue, 18 Jun 2024 23:13:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.insightnews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/cropped-Insight-favicon-32x32.png Inherited retinal disease Archives - Insight https://www.insightnews.com.au/eye-disease/inherited-reitnal-disease/ 32 32 Latest bionic eye trial demonstrates long-term durability https://www.insightnews.com.au/latest-bionic-eye-trial-demonstrates-long-term-durability/ Tue, 18 Jun 2024 05:22:13 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=43358
New findings demonstrate the device stayed in place behind the retina without complication, with 97% of electrodes functioning 2.7 years after first implant. dragonstock/adobe.stock.com

Outcomes from the bionic eye trial have demonstrated the device’s long-term durability and stability in the retina. The detailed outcomes from the trial led by the Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA),Read More

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New findings demonstrate the device stayed in place behind the retina without complication, with 97% of electrodes functioning 2.7 years after first implant. dragonstock/adobe.stock.com
Outcomes from the bionic eye trial have demonstrated the device’s long-term durability and stability in the retina. The detailed outcomes from the trial led by the Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA),
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]]> Australians at the cutting-edge of gene therapy research https://www.insightnews.com.au/australians-at-the-cutting-edge-of-gene-therapy-research/ Tue, 28 May 2024 01:54:10 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=42895 gene therapy
Medicine is rapidly advancing with genetically tailored therapies, including Australia's approval of Luxturna in 2020 and numerous ongoing clinical trials. Image: Livinskiy/stock.adobe.com.

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Medicine is rapidly advancing with genetically tailored therapies, including Australia's approval of Luxturna in 2020 and numerous ongoing clinical trials. Image: Livinskiy/stock.adobe.com.
From the beginning of the genetic revolution when the double helix DNA model was first described in the 1950s, to recoding our genetic makeup, medicine has taken strides that were once unfathomable
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]]> Cerulea Clinical Trials to boost access to sight-saving therapies https://www.insightnews.com.au/cerulea-clinical-trials-to-boost-access-to-sight-saving-therapies/ Wed, 22 May 2024 00:11:32 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=42819
The centre is located at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in East Melbourne. Image: CERA.

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The centre is located at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in East Melbourne. Image: CERA.
The Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) has established Cerulea Clinical Trials, a new specialist ophthalmic clinical trial facility in Melbourne which is expected to bring more international trials
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]]> First congenitally blind children treated with CRISPR gene-editing https://www.insightnews.com.au/first-congenitally-blind-children-treated-with-crispr-gene-editing/ Tue, 07 May 2024 03:32:39 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=42506 CRISPR IRD
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A landmark clinical trial has demonstrated that a CRISPR-based therapy is safe and effective in the treatment of inherited retinal disorders (IRD). The BRILLIANCE phase 1/2 trial by US-based clinical stage
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]]> Education and skill development to optimise low vision care https://www.insightnews.com.au/education-and-skill-development-to-optimise-low-vision-care/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 02:14:23 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=41727
Screen reader software using a synthesised voice to read text on a computer screen is a common tool used by patients with low vision. Image: Chansom Pantip/Shutterstock.com.

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Screen reader software using a synthesised voice to read text on a computer screen is a common tool used by patients with low vision. Image: Chansom Pantip/Shutterstock.com.
At the completion of this article, the reader should be able to improve their management of people with low vision, including: Understand the fundamental importance of empathy in the diagnosis
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]]> How optometrists can manage the visual consequences of low vision https://www.insightnews.com.au/how-optometrists-can-manage-the-visual-consequences-of-low-vision/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:28:06 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=39942
There is a new service available for people living with low vision. Image: Poppy Pix/Shutterstock.com

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There is a new service available for people living with low vision. Image: Poppy Pix/Shutterstock.com
At the completion of this article, optometrists and other readers should be able to improve their management of people with low vision, including:Read More

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]]> Pearls for expanding use of OCT-A in optometric practice https://www.insightnews.com.au/pearls-for-expanding-use-of-oct-a-in-optometric-practice/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 23:16:17 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=38786
Figure 2. A 3 x 3 mm image of the macular centred on the fovea. The B scan shows the superficial capillary plexus, and deep capillary plexus. The Angio image confirms an enlarged irregular foveal avascular zone (FAZ). The widened contour of the FAZ is also evident on the B scan.

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Figure 2. A 3 x 3 mm image of the macular centred on the fovea. The B scan shows the superficial capillary plexus, and deep capillary plexus. The Angio image confirms an enlarged irregular foveal avascular zone (FAZ). The widened contour of the FAZ is also evident on the B scan.
  At the completion of this CPD activity, optometrists will understand the clinical utility of optical coherence tomography angiography (OCT-A), including:
Discern the benefits
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]]> Eyes for Life Canberra hosting CPD event for optometrists   https://www.insightnews.com.au/eyes-for-life-canberra-hosting-cpd-event-for-optometrists/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 02:17:14 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=37810
EFLC supports people either coming to terms with or living with a vision impairment.

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EFLC supports people either coming to terms with or living with a vision impairment.
Non-profit organisation Eyes for Life Canberra (EFLC) is hosting a professional development event for optometrists on Tuesday 24 October, featuring Dr Mei-Ying Boon from the University of Canberra. The
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Life Ready will equip youngsters with skills and support on the path to meaningful long-term employment.

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Life Ready will equip youngsters with skills and support on the path to meaningful long-term employment.
Children and young people who are blind or have low vision and their families are set to benefit from a refreshed service approach from Vision Australia dubbed Life Ready. The leading blindness and low
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]]> Eyes for Life Canberra launches for blind and low vision community https://www.insightnews.com.au/eyes-for-life-canberra-launches-for-blind-and-low-vision-community/ Thu, 10 Aug 2023 20:35:55 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=36778
Maintaining independence and quality of life is vital for people who are blind or visually impaired.

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Maintaining independence and quality of life is vital for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Recently launched Eyes for Life Canberra aims to help people who are blind or have low vision to develop strategies that enable them to maximise their independence. The not-for-profit charity – which
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