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Summary of Research
Genetic eye disorders contribute to the causes of blindness and partial-sightedness for
many with visual disability in our community. The aim of this research is to open
the way for new and better treatments and management for the causes of these conditions.
Our research studies focus on ocular conditions which often have a genetic component
including childhood cataracts (clouding of the lens), glaucoma (raised pressure in the
eye), retinal anomalies (disorders affecting the back of the eye) and microphthalmia or
anophthalmia (small or absent eye). All of these conditions can lead to visual disability
or blindness and in all the current treatment options have limitations. Treatment is
often difficult both for the initial management and also in the prevention of ongoing
vision loss. By understanding the detailed gene and protein functions in these
conditions, we will then be able to develop better medical treatments to improve the
management of these conditions.
Our research group has collaborative links with the Children's Hospital at Westmead and
the Children's Medical Research Institute.
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