Saving Sight: A Journey to Healing without Scars
Principal Investigator
Co-Principal Investigator
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Elsa Chan, PhD
Centre for Eye Research AustraliaEast Melbourne, Australia -
Roy Kong, PhD
Centre for Eye Research AustraliaEast 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: September 11, 2024