What’s up this ARVO?

To find out, we asked Associate Professor Eric Papas from the Institute for Eye Research.

So Dr. Papas, can you tell us what this ‘ARVO’ is all about?

The ARVO annual meeting, which is always held at Fort Lauderdale in Florida, is probably the biggest science meeting for people involved in eye and vision research. > more | other news

IER Matrix Study Update keeps contact lens practitioners better informed

The Institute for Eye Research (IER) has updated its comprehensive consumer and practitioner guide on the optimum combinations of silicone hydrogel contact lens and contact lens solutions, with the release of the IER Matrix Study Update. Published in the March 2008 edition of Contact Lens Spectrum the study adds data resulting from recent investigations into combinations of the NIGHT & DAY™ (CIBA VISION) contact lens and solutions. > more | other news

Institute honoured for support of Aboriginal Health College

Sydney, Australia, 22 February 2008: Two long-term supporters of Aboriginal eye health, Professors Brien Holden and Brian Layland, along with the organisation they helped found, the Institute for Eye Research, have been honoured at a special ceremony hosted by the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW (AH&MRC). > more | other news

New Contact Lens Care Guidelines

Make sure your eyes remain healthy by following the Contact Lens Care guidelines endorsed by the Institute for Eye Research. Developed by leading eye health experts from Asia at the Asia Pacific Contact Lens Care Summit, held in Singapore, November 2007, the guidelines show users how to take better care of their lenses to ensure optimal eye health and reduce the chance of serious infection > more | other news

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