Health Services Research Unit

A prospective cohort study to examine the relationship between medication adherence and ocular signs and symptoms in patients treated with anti-glaucoma eyedrops

This project aims to determine if ocular signs and symptoms could be utilised as a proxy measure of anti-glaucoma medication adherence.

Depression in individuals with vision impairment

To investigate the severity and predictors of depressive symptoms in a sample of people with vision impairment attending tertiary eye care clinics.

Environment and Vision Optimisation in Residential Care (ENVORC)

This project aims to determine the effectiveness of interventions targeting intrinsic and extrinsic vision factors to improve vision, independence, safety and quality of life in people living in low-level residential care settings.

Factors associated with non-adherence to ocular hypotensive treatment

this study aims to determine the frequency and predictors of intentional and non-intentional non-adherence to anti-glaucoma medication. In particular, it aims to explore medication adherence in glaucoma patients and determine the relative frequency and reasons for both intentional and non-intentional non-adherence.

Identifying depression in people with vision impairment and developing pathways to care

This study seeks to improve the eye health professional’s identification of comorbid depression in people with vision impairment and develop pathways to care. The project involves a state-wide survey of eye health practitioners to assess the current practice of identifying and managing depression in people with vision impairment; and development of a training program to help staff working with people with vision impairment to identify and respond to depression.

The impact of low vision rehabilitation services on family and friends

This study aims to assess the impact of a significant other attending the self management program together with a person with low vision.

Vision impairment and quality of life: The development of a new education and self-management program

This study investigates the effectiveness of a new low vision rehabilitation model. A structured course to ijmprove participants' abilities and confidence to manage low vision is to supplement current low vision care. The program is called 'Living with Low Vision'.