IRD Diagnosis and genetic testing
How do I know what type of IRD I have? Difficulty in diagnosis When first diagnosed with an IRD, the disease name can vary between doctors...
In Focus: Inherited retinal disease
What is an inherited retinal disease? An inherited retinal disease (IRD) is a condition caused by a genetic anomaly that leads to loss of vision...
Cell therapy, genetic research and a patient’s perspective
This is a summary of the webinar that was presented on Saturday 19th October...
New Research: Comparison of Long Cane and Electronic Travel Aids for Mobility
The research study, "Functional performance comparison of long cane...
World Research Summary by Dr Catherine Civil
Hot Off The Press More updates on the latest research: CRISPR-Cas13 and RNA We have just about got our heads around the...
World Research Summary by Dr Catherine Civil
Hot Off The Press More updates on the latest research: Gene therapy is improving vision in Bothnia Dystrophy Bothnia dystrophy is a...
World Sight Day 2024
Love Your Child's Eyes Retina Australia is joining Vision 2020 Australia and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) again this year in raising awareness for eye health...
Top 10 Research Priorities for Inherited Retinal Disease
We are thrilled to share the Top 10 Research Priorities for Inherited Retinal Disease,...
World Retina Day 2024
For World Retina Day on 29th September 2024, Retina Australia is raising awareness about inherited retinal disease, and also the focus of the top 10 research priorities identified by...
World Research Summary by Dr Catherine Civil
Hot Off The Press More updates on the latest research: Up to a 41% improvement in AMD over 5 years. And...
Geographic Atrophy: We Can’t Wait and See
The Case for Action Geographic Atrophy: We Can't Wait and See is a report that highlights the urgent need to...
The Blind Sea
Launched in cinemas nationally on 15 August 2024, The Blind Sea is an inspiring film documentary about Matt Formston, Paralympian and 4x World Champion blind surfer. Matt was diagnosed with...
World Research Summary by Dr Catherine Civil
Hot Off The Press A few snippets for you this month to keep you excited for the future: Artificial intelligence can...
World Research Summary by Dr Catherine Civil
Hot Off The Press IRD research is making its way out of the laboratory and into clinical trials. ‘Finally!’ I hear...
Report on the Retina International World Congress (RIWC24)
The Retina International World Congress (RIWC24), hosted by Fighting Blindness Ireland, took place at...
The Friends of Retina Australia Perth 2024 bush walking season kicks off
A very eager group of 13 Friends of Retina...
Contribute to the Future of Research
The Inherited Retinal Disease Priority Setting Partnership The Inherited Retinal Disease Priority Setting Partnership, previously known as the Vision Loss Priority Setting Partnership (PSP), is...
World Sunglasses Day 2024
Pop on some shades and raise awareness for World Sunglasses Day on Thursday 27th June 2024
Optogenetics win for retinitis pigmentosa after changing primary endpoint
In our March e-newsletter, the Retina Insider, we published...
Thank you to the Milk Runners!
Louise and Tom Eason thought it would be fun to get involved in the inaugural Ballarat Marathon on weekend of the 27th and 28th...