The Vision CRC is the largest vision correction research centre in the world.<br /> <br /> This unique collaboration of the best in international vision research, education and delivery; aims to deliver better eyecare for Australia and the world. http://www.visioncrc.org http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mon, 18 May 2009 10:29:12 +1000 Mon, 18 May 2009 10:28:12 +1000 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) http://www.feedforall.com The Vision Cooperative Research Centre (Vision CRC) is an Australian innovation success story. Established in July 2003, the Vision CRC was the recipient of an Australian Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) grant of $32 million the highest grant ever given under the Commonwealth Government’s CRC programme. http://www.visioncrc.org/latest_news/Latest%20News/index.asp CD3BB128-26CF-4D4E-88B8-0B1C60303D08 Mon, 18 May 2009 10:28:12 +1000 The Rudd Government has announced they will invest $58.3 million over four years to help tackle eye and ear diseases in Indigenous communities including diseases rarely seen outside the third world. In announcing the grant. http://www.visioncrc.org/latest_news/Partner%20News/index.asp 151F88D8-ECC3-4964-ACB4-5FFCE5C75B2E Mon, 18 May 2009 10:26:58 +1000 Project: The Impact of Vision Impairment on Children with Low Vision. Globally, nearly 4% of those with vision impairment are children. Gillian’s research found the main impact of vision impairment on children was ability to socialise, and the level of vision and support predicted the level of participation in school and living activities. http://www.visioncrc.org/latest_news/Feature%20PhD/index.asp 14EF7156-E7E1-4830-986D-143081E2FBEC Mon, 18 May 2009 10:26:30 +1000 For World Sight Day 2008 (Oct 9) a national survey was commissioned by Vision 2020 Australia and its 59 member organisations, which include the Vision CRC and core partners IER, ICEE and CERA. This survey found that almost one third of Australians incorrectly believe they should wait until they have symptoms before getting their eyes tested. http://www.visioncrc.org/latest_news/Latest%20News/index.asp C4EF93C8-9043-4C10-9752-9A038CB918E9 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:08:53 +1100 Project: The Impact of Vision Impairment on Children with Low Vision. Globally, nearly 4% of those with vision impairment are children. Gillian’s research found the main impact of vision impairment on children was ability to socialise, and the level of vision and support predicted the level of participation in school and living activities. http://www.visioncrc.org/latest_news/Feature%20PhD/index.asp C3EE2B40-D1C8-48E9-BDB5-E79497388319 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:08:31 +1100 The CRC Leadership and Innovation course was established to help CRC students to develop an understanding of leadership, how to work effectively with others, and the essentials of successful R&D. Each year the Vision CRC offers one of their students the opportunity to attend the course, and Fabian Conrad recently returned from the 2008 event. http://www.visioncrc.org/latest_news/Latest%20News/index.asp Latest News 722985C3-1F11-4325-A998-CCCE10C3BD25 Wed, 3 Sep 2008 15:20:12 +1000 The primary eyecare model developed in India by Vision CRC core partner, LV Prasad Eye Institute, is delivering effective eyecare to rural areas. Six new primary care Vision Centres (VC) were inaugurated during April – June 2008, bring the total to 49 VCs providing high quality and sustainable eyecare in rural and underserved urban areas. http://www.visioncrc.org/latest_news/Partner%20News/index.asp Partner News 1FB8AD66-B5AC-4269-93C9-3ADA4437EA32 Wed, 3 Sep 2008 15:18:07 +1000 Project: The Impact of Vision Impairment on Children with Low Vision. Globally, nearly 4% of those with vision impairment are children. Gillian’s research found the main impact of vision impairment on children was ability to socialise, and the level of vision and support predicted the level of participation in school and living activities. http://www.visioncrc.org/latest_news/Feature%20PhD/index.asp 8CCC2787-9D04-463E-BA59-6645BA1D3AD7 Thu, 20 Jul 2006 08:57:00 +1000 Microbial keratitis, or corneal infection, is a very rare but serious complication of contact lens wear. This website provides information on the infection and its symptoms, how to minimise your risk, and what to do if you suspect you have an infection. http://www.visioncrc.org/mk/index.asp 2AAB90CB-1105-4C90-990C-673D0B918A86 Mon, 4 Feb 2008 10:40:58 +1000 The Vision CRC myopia project will soon have the addition of a winning graduate. Biomedical engineering graduate Stephanie Marie Delgado, from the University of Miami, was awarded a prestigious 2008 Whitaker International Fellowship, to support a one year research experience at the Vision CRC and Institute for Eye Research. http://www.visioncrc.org/latest_news/Latest%20News/index.asp F74BEC2B-1C0A-4840-858C-E15A7D90286D Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:38:59 +1000 BPEI PhD student Noel Ziebarth, was recently awarded a Bausch and Lomb Annual Student Innovation Award. This award recognizes innovative research work and its promising utility in the area of vision science and eye health. Noel received the award for her research on the origin of presbyopia, which is part of the Vision CRC Dynamic Vision project. http://www.visioncrc.org/latest_news/Partner%20News/index.asp 2E594301-574F-4BE2-9BD3-82092237CC66 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:38:06 +1000 Project: The Biomechanical Principles of Corneal Reshaping and their Application in Soft Contact Lenses. Orthokeratology is the overnight wear of specially designed contact lenses to alter the shape of the cornea, providing clear vision without lenses through the day. New silicone hydrogel lenses are being studied for this method of vision correction. http://www.visioncrc.org/latest_news/Feature%20PhD/index.asp 5536E18A-C641-4923-98A2-2F3C0D51B080 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:36:02 +1000 The Vision CRC team is investigating options for life as "Vision 2" to meet the 2008 Round of CRC funding applications. Vision 2 aims to take the technology and learnings of Vision CRC and its predecessor the CRC for Eye Research and Technology, and with the addition of new expertise, develop innovative products, to address the vision problems of ageing. http://vcrc2.i-media.com.au/latest_news/Latest%20News/Archive_index.asp?ID=101 F4B1DE24-0909-46B1-90EC-D72A149F3E6B Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:44:35 +1000 The International Centre for Eyecare Education, a core Vision CRC participant, has received a new grant to assist in the training of eye health personnel in the Northern Territory. The Eye Health Demonstration Grants Program aims to support the National Framework for Action to Promote Eye Health and Prevent Avoidable Blindness and Vision Loss. http://vcrc2.i-media.com.au/latest_news/Partner%20News/Archive_index.asp?ID=11 73663DC8-643B-4B80-B229-8CDE175D735F Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:44:36 +1000 Project: Global Mapping of Low Vision Models and Services in Developed and Developing Countries. Globally there are approximately 124 million people with low vision (vision that cannot be satisfactorily corrected with glasses, contacts, or surgery). Yet less than 5-10% of the low vision population currently access low vision services. http://vcrc2.i-media.com.au/latest_news/Feature%20PhD/Archive_index.asp?ID=28 0A77B098-7EA9-464E-9F9A-D9A975FCA755 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:44:37 +1000