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Lions Eye Institute

@lionseyeinstaus

The LEI is a not-for-profit centre of excellence combining world-class research into the prevention of blindness with the highest level of eye care delivery.

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The team Lions Eye Institute Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute The Degli-Esposti Lab behind ground-breaking research on one of the most common life-threatening viral infections in bone marrow and organ transplant patients are finalists in #eureka19 Read more at bit.ly/2SSFnGU

The team <a href="/LionsEyeInstAus/">Lions Eye Institute</a> <a href="/MonashBDI/">Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute</a> <a href="/QIMRBerghofer/"></a> <a href="/The_DE_Lab/">The Degli-Esposti Lab</a> behind ground-breaking research on one of the most common life-threatening viral infections in bone marrow and organ transplant patients are finalists in #eureka19  Read more at bit.ly/2SSFnGU
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Eye injuries in combat, on the sporting field and at work - even eye injuries that changed the course of history! Researchers Professor David Mackey, Annette Hoskin annettehoskin and colleagues explore this fascinating topic in the latest mivision bit.ly/31bynbp

Eye injuries in combat, on the sporting field and at work - even eye injuries that changed the course of history!  Researchers Professor David Mackey, Annette Hoskin <a href="/annette_hoskin/">annettehoskin</a> and colleagues explore this fascinating topic in the latest <a href="/opticalnews/">mivision</a> 
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LEI photographer Chris Barry's image on the cover of the latest Ophthalmology shows peripheral ischemia with IRVAN (idiopathic retinal vasculitis, aneurysms, and neuroretinitis). The image was awarded at the Ophthalmic Photographers’ Society 2018 Scientific Exhibition.

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New research published in ScienceDirect finds evidence of increased glaucoma risk for young adults with obstructive sleep #apnea The findings will be presented at the AAO annual meeting in October. Read more at bit.ly/2PcH0RA

New research published in <a href="/sciencedirect/">ScienceDirect</a> finds evidence of increased glaucoma risk for young adults with obstructive sleep #apnea The findings will be presented at the <a href="/aao_ophth/">AAO</a> annual meeting in October. Read more at
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JUST RELEASED: AAMRI's 2021-22 #Budget Submission calls for new strategic investments to help safeguard the future of Australia’s world-class #medicalresearch workforce ➡️bit.ly/3q2fHYt 🔵#auspol

JUST RELEASED: AAMRI's 2021-22 #Budget Submission calls for new strategic investments to help safeguard the future of Australia’s world-class #medicalresearch workforce ➡️bit.ly/3q2fHYt 🔵#auspol
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Did you know that 94% of vision loss is preventable or treatable? The work being achieved at Lions Outback Vision in Broome is inspirational and world leading. They are delivering state of the art eye health care to across the north west of WA in person and via telehealth.

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Congratulations to Professor David Mackey on the publication of his research article "Establishing Risk of Vision Loss in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy" available online now in the AJHG. authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S00…

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Congrats A/Prof Fred Chen for contributing to a study into the safety of using tafenoquine. Dr Chen's involvement included eye examination for corneal and retinal changes. Significant finding: safety of weekly tafenoquine use over a 12-month period. ow.ly/mLvp50HTXkg

Congrats A/Prof Fred Chen for contributing to a study into the safety of using tafenoquine.

Dr Chen's involvement included eye examination for corneal and retinal changes.

Significant finding: safety of weekly tafenoquine use over a 12-month period.

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Today, we are proud to announce that we are a beneficiary of Telethon. You can read about all of the equipment, programs, and medical research these grants will help support at the Lions Eye Institute here ow.ly/ioR350IEA6a #telethon7

Today, we are proud to announce that we are a beneficiary of <a href="/Telethon7/">Telethon</a>.

You can read about all of the equipment, programs, and medical research these grants will help support at the Lions Eye Institute here ow.ly/ioR350IEA6a

#telethon7
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Professor David Mackey of the Lions Eye Institute contributed to a published article discussing the disease risk and penetrance in Leber hereditary optic neuropathy. Read more on this topic below #ophthalmology #research #genetics authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S00…

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Professor David Mackey and Dr Samantha Lee of the Lions Eye Institute explore the link between preventing myopia in kids and spending time outdoors in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more on this topic below #myopia #research jamanetwork.com/journals/jamao…

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An eye to the future! We’re excited to collaborate with Google and Derbarl Yerrigan to research AI solutions that could improve screening of diabetic retinopathy and provide greater access to equitable eye health care goo.gle/3yxpmfz

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Congratulations to Professor David Mackey AO for being named in the #2023OphthalmologistPowerList. The list highlights the excellence and impact of the 100 most influential and inspirational people in ophthalmology from around the world. powerlist.theophthalmologist.com

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Dr Samantha Lee spoke to ABC News radio about her research into delaying #myopia. Dr Lee discussed how eye drops can help to slow the progression of this life altering eye condition #research #scientificprogress abc.net.au/radionational/…

Dr Samantha Lee spoke to <a href="/abcnews/">ABC News</a> radio about her research into delaying #myopia. Dr Lee discussed how eye drops can help to slow the progression of this life altering eye condition #research #scientificprogress 

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Congratulations to Prof Mariapia Degli-Esposti The Degli-Esposti Lab on being recognised for significant impact in discovery science and translational research. A most prestigious honour! #research #ScienceInAction

Congratulations to Prof Mariapia Degli-Esposti <a href="/The_DE_Lab/">The Degli-Esposti Lab</a> on being recognised for significant impact in discovery science and translational research. A most prestigious honour! #research #ScienceInAction