Developing a novel glaucoma surgery for clinical use and commercialisation [ 2017 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Dao-Yi Yu (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Stephen Cringle ,  Prof William Morgan

Brief description Glaucoma is a potentially blinding eye condition that affects more than 60 million people. The greatest risk factor in glaucoma is high intraocular pressure. Surgical treatment for glaucoma seeks to lower the pressure inside the eye by increasing the drainage of fluid from the eye. There are numerous techniques available but all have risks of complications. This grant seeks to develop a novel approach to the problem using intra-ocular delivery of laser pulses to cut a drainage channel.

Funding Amount $AUD 578,613.81

Funding Scheme Development Grants

Notes Development Grant