FHMRI Eye and Vision

FHMRI Eye and Vision aims to improve outcomes for patients with blinding eye conditions affecting our community.

Our focus is on the nexus between vision and health, a major issue in Australia with its ageing population. Our approaches include programs in basic biomedical science, applied research, clinical research, translational research, and health services management research.

One of our strategies is to train the next generation of clinicians and researchers. We have a particular interest in industry-related student projects.

Contact us

eye.vision@flinders.edu.au

+61 8 8204 5737

Our research

Cataract

Age-related cataracts affect a large proportion of our population. We research the effects of genetics and external factors, such as ultra-violet light exposure and other common environmental variants, on the development of these opacifications of the eye.

Cataract research

Corneal graft survival

Replacement of diseased or injured corneal tissue, with that from a deceased donor, can restore sight and greatly improve quality of life for many individuals. With the establishment of the Australian Corneal Graft Registry (AGCR) we have lead the way in evaluation of this procedure in Australia.

Corneal graft survival research and registry

Diabetic retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is an ocular complication of diabetes and is the leading cause of blindness in working age adults worldwide. Further understanding of the genomic and social determinants of disease progression will assist in reducing the associated disease burden in the future.

Diabetic retinopathy research and search filters

Glaucoma

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.

Glaucoma research and search filters