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- Retinal Disease and Clinical Imaging Research Group
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- 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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- 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
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Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness and low vision. Glaucoma is a serious eye disease that causes damage to the optic nerve which may result in permanent blindness and vision loss. Eye allergies can be caused by a variety of things including pollen, mould and dust.
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This study might be a good fit if you meet the following criteria:
• Be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Positive result in the skin prick test (an allergy test used to identify allergens responsible for triggering symptoms in allergic diseases).
• All participants must have current active allergic conjunctivitis symptoms (Including itchiness or watery eyes or burning feeling or feeling like there is dirt or grit in your eyes) or signs (including redness or swollen eyelids), with or without a prior diagnosis of ocular allergy or hay fever.
• Able to read and comprehend English and give informed consent as demonstrated by signing a record of informed consent.