Erica is a former Prince of Wales Hospital Ophthalmology Senior Registrar who is now stationed in Toronto, Canada completing a two year cornea, anterior segment and refractive fellowship at the University of Toronto During these two years she will learn sub-specialised skills specifically in corneal transplants, refractive laser surety, complex anterior segment surgery and highly
COVID -19 has impacted us all in a myriad of ways. How has Covid-19 changed the way you work? There has been a tremendous impact but I anticipate the real impact is some years down the track. Ophthalmologists are at risk (#13 on the list of at-risk professions) because of our proximity to patients when
Viewpoint by Professor Minas Coroneo AO. In a remarkable era and as physicians at risk by the nature of our profession (1), our relative impotence in dealing with COVID-19 is sobering. A year after the outbreak of the COVID-19, we remain without a cure, despite the advances in medical science of our era. That
Ben was born fully sighted but when totally blind from Retinitis Pigmentosa which was diagnosed after a motorbike accident in his early teens. It took years for Ben to come to terms with his diagnosis, but in his early twenties, Ben chose to make a positive difference in his life and the lives of others.
French Biotech Horama has treated the first patients with a gene therapy for retinitis pigmentosa that could prevent the progressive loss of vision caused by this genetic condition. A Phase 1/11 trail with Horama’s gene therapy for retinitis pigmentosa is running at the Nantes University Hospital. The Therapy is aimed at fixing genetic defects in
Although severely vision-impaired, Jane Britt manages to get around campus using a white cane, but she was so frustrated trying to get readable online and printed materials for her coursework doctorate in psychology that she eventually gave up on university altogether. Britt, who has studied at three universities, two of them Group of Eight institutions,
The Board and members of the Look for Life Foundation were delighted to hear that Professor Minas Coro-neo AO was awarded the Prince of Wales Hospital Research Medal worth $50,000. It is rewarding to hear of those who work tirelessly to fid treatments for ophthalmic diseases, for instance, Professor Minas Coroneo AO. Congratulations Professor SINCE
Former Scone resident Professor Minas Coroneo has been appointed an Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AO). Professor Coroneo was recognised for his distinguished service to Ophthalmology, research and development of innovative surgical technologies and devices, and commitment to eye health in regional and indigenous communities. “It’s a great honour to
The Board of the Look for Life Foundation introduces you to the Chairman of Pixium Vi-sion, author of the following letter, Bernard Gilly I am delighted to introduce you to Pixium Vision, a company focused on restoring vision for people who have lost their sight. Blindness is a major unmet medical need. In 2010, there
Electronic eyewear that enables the legally blind to see.This new concept in low vision devices has arrived in Australia and is living up to its reputation. A number of them have been supplied to very happy visually impaired people.eSight3 is a third generation concept and as such is a marked improvement on the previous devices.