Chair of the Future Vision Foundation Advisory Committee, Dr Christopher Hodge, has recently announced the successful funding of the third round of research projects.
‘The broad theme of the successful applications would be innovation and education, including a range projects with interesting and innovative approaches. However, that may underestimate the diversity of research that will be supported over the next 12 months,’ says Dr Hodge.
‘In line with the Foundation’s objectives, the successful projects either have significant potential practical implications or will extend our knowledge in important areas. We’re pleased that our research grants are encouraging and indeed supporting industry collaboration.’
2024 research grants
“Is there a dry eye in the house?” Indoor heat and humidity: impact on ocular surface
Prof Colin Chan and the University of Sydney’s Heat and Health Institute will review how household energy optimisation strategies may have a secondary impact on dry eye.
Eyes on Tomorrow: Harnessing vascular changes for early glaucoma progression detection
Investigators at CERA, including project lead Flora Hui, will be working alongside Footscray ophthalmologists Dr John McKenzie and Dr Brian Ang to understand the potential of a novel application to diagnose early glaucoma progression.
We need space: Validating an updated clinical prognostic model for AMD using spatial OCT data
Matt Trinh’s team from the University of New South Wales will work with Dr Simon Chen, Dr David Ng and Dr Jeff Friedrich from Vision Eye Institute Chatswood to extend a prior successful FVF grant, which has provided further insight into risk factors for age-related macular degeneration.
Evaluation of artificial intelligence in retinal imaging for diagnosis of glaucoma
With guidance from Dr Jason Cheng, Sydney Eye Hospital Senior Resident Medical Officer Dr Lawrence Kwok will evaluate AI use in glaucoma and how that may impact patient assessment.
Evaluation of an Extended Reality (XR) Vision Simulation to Enrich Patient Education and Treatment Compliance
A/Prof Michael Lawless and Howe Zhu from University of Technology Sydney are assessing how augmented and extended reality may enrich the patient experience and open further opportunities for patient and family understanding.
Using technology to change practice: how new technology may impact patient selection for surgery
Vision Eye Institute Orthoptist Tram Nguyen is seeking to understand how the introduction of new technology has impacted the surgery decision tree in refractive procedures.
Patient reported sources of ophthalmology medical information and which sources they trust
Sasha Kairouz (Vision Eye Institute Orthoptist and Clinical Relationships Manager – NSW) wants to better understand patient use and trust of social media with respect to information for their eye condition or surgery – an area impacted by a wide range of advice of varying credibility.
Discharge following cataract surgery: patient experience in understanding instructions, readiness for discharge and comfort through immediate post-operative period
Vision Hospital Group’s National Director of Nursing Kylie Bennett, together with the local Directors of Nursing, will be investigating the patient discharge process to understand the current gaps in knowledge and how patient feedback may continue to improve this aspect of their journey.
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