Saving Sight: A Journey to Healing without Scars

Principal Investigator

Co-Principal Investigator

  • Elsa  Chan, PhD

    Elsa Chan, PhD

    Centre for Eye Research Australia
    East Melbourne, Australia
  • Roy  Kong, PhD

    Roy Kong, PhD

    Centre for Eye Research Australia
    East Melbourne, Australia

Project Goals

The research team aims to prevent glaucoma blindness by developing a safer and more effective therapy to prevent scarring after glaucoma surgery.

Project Summary

Glaucoma filtration surgery is performed to prevent ongoing vision loss from glaucoma. The current use of antiscarring cancer drugs carry serious long-term risks. This project aims to develop a more effective and safer alternative to improve long-term success of glaucoma surgery and to improve the quality of life for glaucoma patients worldwide.

Publications

First published on: August 05, 2024

Last modified on: December 22, 2024