Eye scan sheds new light on Alzheimer’s disease
September 17, 2019New research by Australian scientists has demonstrated that a quick, non-invasive eye scan can identify changes in the retina that could be used to diagnose[…]
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Gene therapy the new frontier in fight against glaucoma
September 16, 2019Melbourne researchers are turning to gene therapy in the fight against glaucoma, a disease of the optic nerve which affects 60 million people worldwide. Centre[…]
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Global collaboration cracks genetic code of debilitating eye disease
September 12, 2019An international research collaboration has identified two genes that cause MacTel 2, an untreatable eye disease which causes loss of central vision affecting two million[…]
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“I’ve learned to live in hope, not fear”: Diana’s story
September 6, 2019Almost 20 years ago, Diana Cupido was diagnosed with Stargardt’s disease – an inherited eye condition causing a serious loss of central vision. Now 37,[…]
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Uncovering the causes of keratoconus
September 6, 2019New research aims to reveal crucial insights into the genetic causes of keratoconus, a corneal condition that affects young adults and children. The cornea, the[…]
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Gene therapies bring new hope for treatment
September 6, 2019Inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) often strike people in the prime of their life, leading to irreversible vision loss or blindness. The diseases are caused by[…]
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