Centre for Eye Research Australia

Bionic eye in sight thanks to $42 million

15 Dec 2009, 3.06 PM

Leading Australian researchers have welcomed an announcement today by the Australian Government of $42M in funding for the development of a bionic eye capable of restoring vision to the blind.

Landmark survey uncovers Indigenous eye health

28 Sep 2009, 2.30 PM

The rate of blindness in Indigenous adults is more than six times higher than non-Indigenous Australians, national survey results announced today by the Governor General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC, revealed.