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Most people associate eye disease with older people. But for some children, vision loss is a reality they face from a very young age.  […]

Long-time CERA supporter, Phyllis Connor, has left a significant bequest to eye research. Phyllis, who passed away in May 2010, supported CERA over ten years[…]

Vision loss is among the leading causes of disability in Australia, impacting wellbeing, daily functioning and independence. That’s why we’re asking you to support the campaign for[…]

CERA founder Professor Hugh Taylor AC has been appointed as a Melbourne Laureate Professor for his work in ophthalmology. In congratulating Professor Taylor, CERA Managing[…]

CERA has welcomed the decision by the Australian government to maintain medical research funding in the 2011-12 budget. Budget papers released yesterday indicate that the[…]

Recently, Australia’s leading authority on Indigenous eye health, Professor Hugh Taylor, delivered the 2011 Gerard Crock Lecture. In this fascinating lecture,“The challenges for eye care[…]

Senior Research Fellow, Dr Gwyneth Rees (pictured right), has dedicated much of her career to investigating the link between vision loss and psychosocial issues. “Loss[…]

Next year, CERA will welcome stem cell expert, Dr Alice Pébay. Dr Pébay completed her PhD in Neurosciences at the University Of Paris where she[…]

Corneal Transplant Coordinator Adrienne Mackey has been awarded a Janette Hall Professional Training and Development Scholarship. Adrienne, who works within the Lions Eye Donation Service,[…]

This month, CERA farewells Lions Eye Donation Service Chair David Welsh AM. David also chaired the Lions Eye Health Program and was a founding member[…]

CERA is honoured to announce the Governor of Victoria, the Honourable Alex Chernov AO QC as its Patron. The patronage continues the support CERA has[…]

CERA researchers are calling on people with diabetic retinopathy to join a study that aims to better understand the impact of the disease on a[…]

CERA researchers have discovered a link between abdominal fat in men and an increased risk of the sight-threatening disease, age-related macular degeneration (AMD). CERA PhD[…]

Imagine being able to restore sight to the blind. Senior Research Fellow Dr Chi Luu is one of the scientists behind the iconic bionic eye[…]

CERA PhD student Srujana Sahebjada has been awarded a scholarship worth $90,000. The Governor of Victoria, His Excellency the Hon Alex Chernov AO, QC, and[…]

CERA Executive Director of Research Professor Greg Dusting has received the 2011 Rand Medal for his outstanding contribution to pharmacology. The medal, awarded by the[…]

Charismatic ophthalmologist, Dr John Colvin (pictured right), is the inspiration behind a lecture series to be named in his honour. The John Colvin Lecture Series,[…]