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The Vision CRC is the largest vision correction research centre in the world
 
  This unique collaboration of the best in international vision research, education and delivery; aims to deliver better eyecare for Australia and the world.
 
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Vision CRC mourns brilliant student 		 
 
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The Vision CRC mourns the loss of Jerry Chen, a PhD candidate with the Vision CRC, who passed away on the 30th November after a long battle with cancer.

Jerry was a brilliant and dedicated student who was highly respected by staff and students. > more | archive
 
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Six Vision Centres inaugurated 		 

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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. > more | archive
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. > more | archive
 
 
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Allen P, O’Leary D. 
Accommodation functions: Co-dependency and relationship to refractive error.  Vision Research.  46(4): 491-505, 2006.
Borja D, Takeuchi G, Ziebarth N, Acosta AC, Manns F, Parel J-M. 
Ex-vivo crystalline lens single pass psf measurements during simulated accommodation. Ophthalmic Technologies XV. 5688: 26-32, 2005.
Chamberlain M, Dirani M, Guymer RH, Hopper JL, Baird PN. 
Heritability of macular thickness by use of optical coherence tomography (OCT).  Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science.  47(1): 336-340, 2006.
Chen JC, Brown B, Schmid KL. 
Delayed multifocal ERG responses in myopia.  Vision Research.  46(8-9): 1221-1229, 2006.
 
 
 
 
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