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What’s up this ARVO? To find out, we asked Associate Professor Eric Papas from the Institute for Eye Research. |
€1 million grant for stem cell research centre at LV Prasad Eye Institute Hyderabad, India: A state-of-the-art research facility, utilising an advanced scientific research approach to develop improved treatment for eye disease and disorders, has been inaugurated at the Prof Brien Holden Eye Research Centre in the LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) at Hyderabad, India. > more |
Institute Keeps an Eye on the Future High school students from NSW and interstate recently experienced the world of professional optometry during a two day course conducted by the Institute for Eye Research at the University of NSW. Initiated to give gifted year 7 to 10 students an opportunity to explore their interest in eye care, the course also aims to encourage them to consider a career in the optometric field. > more |
Institute closes gap between commerce and science The career prospects of Institute for Eye Research student Riaz Rasul, have been boosted via a scholarship aimed at enhancing the commercialisation knowledge and project management skills of postgraduate research students. The PhD candidate was recently awarded a $10 000 University of NSW scholarship to undertake a Graduate Certificate in Research Management and Commercialisation. > more |
Plan to eliminate avoidable blindness picks up pace Chittagong, Bangladesh, 8 February 2008: Representatives of the international eye care community have reaffirmed their commitment to eliminate avoidable blindness by the year 2020 during a four-day VISION 2020 conference held in Chittagong, Bangladesh. The Chittagong conference, organised by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) and attended by representatives of the WHO, saw Dr Ivo Kokur, of WHO, present the VISION 2020 Action Plan 2006-2011. > more |
IER Matrix Study establishes ‘real world’ silicone hydrogel solution guide Sydney, Australia, 6 September 2007: Silicone hydrogel lens wearers came closer to ‘the perfect choice’ this week when research conducted at the Institute for Eye Research (IER) revealed the latest data on combinations of contact lens solutions and a range of silicone hydrogels. |
Summer holidays bring an increased risk of eye infections Careless contact lens wearers could be putting their sight at risk this summer by not cleaning their contact lenses properly. Experts report eye infections experienced by contact lens wearers increase by at least ten times over the summer holiday period, believed to be caused by poor hygiene and common summertime activities such as swimming > more |
Inaugural World Congress on Refractive Error, Durban, South Africa 2007 Institute for Eye Research is a founding partner of the International Centre for Eyecare Education (ICEE). In March, ICEE hosted the Inaugural World Congress on Refractive Error where delegates delivered the landmark Durban Declaration on Refractive Error setting in motion new commitment to service delivery for 300 million people affected worldwide. Read more and download the Durban Declaration on Refractive Error go to: http://www.icee2007.org.za/ |
Two great Australians, thirty years on... Cyclone Tracy inspired Brian Layland and Brien Holden. In the aftermath, the two optometrists went to Darwin to restore vision to those who lost everything, including their ability to see. In years to come, they became the founders of the Institute for Eye Research, one of Australia's leading medical institutes. From its inception, the Institute has worked towards world class eye care solutions to provide vision excellence for all people. Today the Institute for Eye Research is an innovator, not just of science but, in the field of giving. Professors Layland and Holden share one vision; to give sight to the world. Find out more by requesting a copy of the IER Annual Report |
Senator Carr Sees The Future It didn’t take an astrologer or crystal ball to see the future of vision science for Senator Kim Carr during a tour of the Vision Cooperative Research Centre (Vision CRC) at the Institute for Eye Research in Sydney this week. > more |
Blinking: Dry Eyes and Dry Contact Lenses The elimination of inefficient (incomplete) blinking habits is a crucial component in the optimum managment of many forms of dry eye and contact lens dryness problems. Adjunct Professor Charles McMonnies, in collaboration with the Institute of Eye Research, has produced a patient guide for the development of blink efficiency titled 'Blinking: Dry Eyes and Dry Contact Lenses..> more |
Fiona Stapleton: New Head of School Associate Professor Fiona Stapleton of the Vision Cooperative Research Centre has been announced as the next Head of School for the School of Optometry and Vision Science of the University of New South Wales. She is the first female head of an optometry school.> more |
Dr Eric Papas: New Director of Postgraduate Studies Dr Eric Papas has been announced as the new Director of Postgraduate Studies for the Vision CRC, Institute for Eye Research and International Centre for Eyecare Education. Dr Papas takes up his position from Associate Professor Fiona Stapleton, who is now the Head of School of the UNSW School of Optometry and Vision Science.> more |
Gala Dinner - Wednesday 14th February 2007 ICEE – International Centre for Eyecare Education’s annual Gala Dinner is the official launch of National Sunnies for Sight Day, 2007.Now in its 4th year, the ICEE Gala Dinner has become the must attend event on Valentine’s Day.The night will feature stunning music and dance that will showcase the remarkable and exotic Brazil. With a special guest celebrity MC, and auction items, the Gala Dinner is the complete event that no one can afford to miss > more |
Professor Antti Vannas Sydney, 15 December 2006: Today the Institute for Eye Research (IER) and Vision CRC mourn the passing of a great visionary and internationally recognised Ophthalmologist. In Helsinki last night, Professor Antti Vannas, friend, colleague and collaborator for more than 30 years, died after a battle with cancer. > more |
Inaugural Vannas Fellowship Celebrates a Visionary Helsinki: In a moving ceremony in Helsinki, the inaugural Vannas Fellowship for research in international eye care excellence was awarded to Finnish scientist and Ophthalmologist, Jukka Moilanen.The Vannas Fellowship celebrates the life and contribution of Professor Antti Vannas, one of the most inspiring and innovative Ophthalmologists in international interdisciplinary > more |
Blinking: Dry Eyes and Dry Contact Lenses The elimination of inefficient (incomplete) blinking habits is a crucial component in the optimum managment of many forms of dry eye and contact lens dryness problems. Adjunct Professor Charles McMonnies, in collaboration with the Institute of Eye Research, has produced a patient guide for the development of blink efficiency titled 'Blinking: Dry Eyes and Dry > more |
BANNING BACTERIA: Antimicrobial contact lenses Bacterial contamination of biomaterials is a major problem in eye care and in the wider medicine arena. Bacterial contamination of contact lenses causes an increased risk of corneal infection and inflammation. Adverse responses occur at a rate of 10-25% in contact lens patients, and range in severity from minor inflammation, to the potentially blinding microbial keratitis. > more |
The Institute for Eye Research Technology Group The Institute has a technology unit which provides specialised services in optical engineering, biomedical and mechanical engineering and industrial design, as well as participating in collaborative research projects. > more |
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