EYE & VISION

Glaucoma

Professor Jamie Craig

Glaucoma is the second most prevalent cause of blindness world-wide. Little is known about the genetics of glaucoma and a more thorough understanding of the biological pathways involved may lead to better risk prediction and treatment options.

Our researchers have identified a number of genetic variations associated with congenital forms of glaucoma.

Uveitis

Professor Justine Smith

Uveitis is an inflammatory disease that involves the tissues inside the eye. It encompasses infections, non-infectious immune-mediated conditions, and lymphoma masquerading as inflammation.

Our researchers work in the laboratory to investigate disease mechanisms and with clinicians to understand the best management approaches for different types of uveitis. 

Genetic Counselling

Dr Emmanuelle Souzeau

Our research focuses on the genetics of inherited eye diseases, the communication of genetic results and the lived experiences of people with glaucoma. We review and validate genetic results, and provide counselling and feedback of results to research participants. Our researchers have designed and directed projects delineating the phenotypes of glaucoma-associated genes, the interpretation of genetic results and the ethical and psychosocial implications of genetic testing for glaucoma.

Corneal Transplantation

Emeritus Professor Keryn Williams

The Australian Corneal Graft Registry (ACGR) has been in operation for almost 40 years and holds clinical records of over 48,000 corneal transplants with archival follow-up. Our researchers analyse outcomes of a suite of surgical corneal graft procedures, focussing on graft survival and visual results, and return our findings to ophthalmologists across Australia. 

Retinal detachment

Associate Professor Stuart Lake

Our researchers use image analysis techniques to study and improve the care of patients with surgical retinal disease. We have identified a novel feature that can identify and may be able to predict retinal detachment, have discovered previously unknown effects on the retina from macular hole surgery, and developed new ways to study the effects of surgery on visual outcomes