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Research groups
- Retinal Disease and Clinical Imaging Research Group
- Optical Imaging and Visualisation
- Public Health and Health Systems Research Group
- Myopia Research Group
- Ocular Surface Research (Inc. Dry Eye and Contact Lenses)
- Centre for Eye Health Research Group (CFEH)
- Sensory Processes Research Laboratory
- Eye Research Group
- Vision Loss and Health Ageing Group
- Testing and developing new antimicrobials and overcoming antimicrobial resistance (TADOAR)
- Ocular Pathology Research Group
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Research excellence
- Validation of a novel non-invasive high throughput screening tool for peripheral neuropathy in type 2 diabetes
- Eye infection and contact lens
- Development of novel antimicrobial scaffolds
- Preventing injuries and promoting health, safety and mobility for older people with age-related eye disease
- Biomarkers in dry eye disease
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- ORLAB
- About us
- Study areas
- Student life & resources
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Research & impact
Research groups
- Retinal Disease and Clinical Imaging Research Group
- Optical Imaging and Visualisation
- Public Health and Health Systems Research Group
- Myopia Research Group
- Ocular Surface Research (Inc. Dry Eye and Contact Lenses)
- Centre for Eye Health Research Group (CFEH)
- Sensory Processes Research Laboratory
- Eye Research Group
- Vision Loss and Health Ageing Group
- Testing and developing new antimicrobials and overcoming antimicrobial resistance (TADOAR)
- Ocular Pathology Research Group
Research excellence
- Validation of a novel non-invasive high throughput screening tool for peripheral neuropathy in type 2 diabetes
- Eye infection and contact lens
- Development of novel antimicrobial scaffolds
- Preventing injuries and promoting health, safety and mobility for older people with age-related eye disease
- Biomarkers in dry eye disease
- Partner with us
- Optometry clinic
- ORLAB

The Retinal Disease and Clinical Imaging Research Group is an innovative team whose primary goal is to improve detection, diagnosis and management of retinal disease with a major focus on age-related macular degeneration.
WWe utilise advanced retinal imaging and sophisticated image analysis techniques to better understand the pathogenesis of macular degeneration and identify new biomarkers or new clinical tests that can help improve the care of people with macular degeneration and prevent vision loss.
We collaborate closely with the Centre for Eye Health and public and private ophthalmology clinics in Australia as well as other retinal research groups in the USA, Italy, India and Singapore. We also collaborate with bioengineers at UNSW to improve the success of potential vision restoration devices such as the bionic eye.
Key skills of our research group
- Advanced retinal imaging (photography, autofluorescence, infrared, ultrawidefield, OCT, OCTA imaging)
- Functional testing (standard automated perimetry, microperimetry)
- Retinal disease diagnosis and classification
- Biomarker grading
- High density retinal image analysis and interpretation
Current projects
Our group is currently accepting applications for PhD, MPhil and Honours projects. For a current list of project descriptions, visit Dr Lisa Nivison-Smith, opens in a new window
Our researchers
Contact us
If you are interested in joining this group, contact Dr Lisa Nivison-Smith, opens in a new window
In this section
- Retinal Disease and Clinical Imaging Research Group
- Optical Imaging and Visualisation
- Public Health and Health Systems Research Group
- Myopia Research Group
- Ocular Surface Research (Inc. Dry Eye and Contact Lenses)
- Centre for Eye Health Research Group (CFEH)
- Sensory Processes Research Laboratory
- Eye Research Group
- Vision Loss and Health Ageing Group
- Testing and developing new antimicrobials and overcoming antimicrobial resistance (TADOAR)
- Ocular Pathology Research Group