Partners in Aboriginal Vision (8/29/2005)
A collaborative program successfully delivering Aboriginal eyecare in NSW has been recognised with an Encouragement Award in the 2005 Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Community Business Partnerships. Full Story
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New African Vision (8/29/2005)
Blindness prevention in Africa has been given a major boost from across the globe with the establishment of the African Vision Research Institute (AVRI) with the support of Australian organisations - the International Centre for Eyecare Education (ICEE) and the Institute for Eye Research, core partners of the Vision CRC. Full Story
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Tears for Fresh Scientist (8/22/2005)
New understanding of tears developed by a Vision CRC student may bring relief to the millions of people who suffer from ’dry eye ’. Sophia Tragoulias won the opportunity to be one of 13 scientists who are presenting their research to the public for the first time through the national ’Fresh Science ’ Program. Full Story
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Prize for Vision Care Delivery invention (8/22/2005)
The portable retinal camera captures digital images of the retina of the eye, and has been designed for vision screening in remote and developing areas. Being developed as part of the Vision CRC’s Vision Care Delivery program, the camera recently won its appearance on ABC television’s New Inventors show. Full Story
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Congratulations to our Peruvian Optometrist of the decade! (7/25/2005)
One of Vision CRC’s PhD students has been awarded Peruvian Optometrist of the Decade. Percy is now about to join the Vision CRC in Sydney, working on the Centre’s education program. Full Story
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BCLA Medal to Professor Debbie Sweeney (7/25/2005)
The British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) has awarded its prestigious BCLA Medal to Vision CRC Deputy CEO, Professor Debbie Sweeney, at its annual conference. The award acknowledges her outstanding achievements in the contact lens field. Full Story
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Brien Holden and National Press Club (6/29/2005)
Professor Brien Holden (Deputy CEO of the Vision CRC and Chair of the International Centre for Eyecare Education) has been invited to speak at the Australian National Press Club on October 12 this year.Professor Holden will speak on eve of World Sight Day, on the current challenges and opportunities facing eyecare in Australia and globally. Full Story
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