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Scientists are figuring out why so many diseases and conditions, including diabetes, inflammation and parasitic infection, can affect our eye health. But there are ways to protect your macula.
Our study found a better way to treat eye problems in Indigenous communities – and some key considerations for undertaking culturally safe clinical trials.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) lives up to its name: Its prevalence increases with age and it is the leading cause of blindness in people over 65 years old.
Another troubling consequence of the bushfire smoke is its effects on our eyes. But there are some steps we can take to minimise irritation and any risk of longer term harms.
Cataracts, which can be experienced by anyone as they age, happen when the lens of the eye gradually becomes less transparent. There are ways, however, to correct this.
Blue light has been getting blamed for sleep interruption and eye strain. But the facts are that any bright light interferes with sleep, and computers themselves cause eye strain, an eye doctor says.
When you head out onto the road, there’s always a chance that you might encounter a driver who has a vision problem, putting his or her driving at risk. Regulations need to change.
Stem cell treatments for eye disease always seem to be just on the horizon, but real progress is being made.
Vitamin and mineral supplements won’t prevent the development of age-related macular degeneration. But there is some evidence taking supplements containing vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc may slow the progression…
The artificial vision provided by a bionic eye is not like natural sight, and takes a lot of getting used to.
Changes to our eyes and ears occur as a result of disease, genetic factors, “wear and tear” and environmental factors.
Whether cheap or expensive, sunglasses play a crucial role in eye protection against ultraviolet radiation.
Macular degeneration affects the part of the eye that allows you to see fine detail. Age-related macular degeneration is the main cause of blindness in Australia.
Cataract blindness continues to affects tens of millions of people because they cannot access proper care.
Today is the start of World Retinal Week. Establishing retinal degenerative disorders in Africa is challenged by the unique genetic diversity of Africans.
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Professeur Titulaire. École d'optométrie. Expertise en santé oculaire et usage des lentilles cornéennes spécialisées, Université de Montréal
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Speech Pathologist/Audiologist Senior Lecturer, La Trobe University
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Medical Biological Scientist: Scientific Officer and Project Leader of the Retinal Degenerative Disorders research group, Division of Human Genetics, UCT, University of Cape Town
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Senior research fellow, Department of Surgery (Ophthalmology) University of Melbourne, The University of Melbourne
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Principal Research Fellow, Sensory Loss Epidemiology, Westmead Institute, University of Sydney
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PhD Candidate, Keele University
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Senior lecturer, UNSW Sydney
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Team Leader, Bionic Eye Psychophysics, Bionics Institute
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Clinical Associate Lecturer, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, Queensland University of Technology
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Associate Professor, School of Optometry and Vision Science, UNSW Sydney, UNSW Sydney
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Professor of Optometry, Anglia Ruskin University
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Assistant Professor of Optometry, The Ohio State University
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Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, The University of Western Australia
