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Gene Therapy Centre - Insight News Magazine

Insight News article about our Gene Therapy Centre
Green for Genes

We went Green for Genes!
Equipment for the Gene Therapy Centre

Now that our Gene Therapy Centre building is nearing completion, we need to fill it with equipment. Here is some of the equipment needed...
Increased Blood Pressure in Intravitreal Injections

Do intravitreal injections for macular degeneration increase blood pressure? Read our paper to find out...

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Flashes and Floaters

Flashing lights and Floaters can be annoying, but read here to find out the difference between a harmless symptom and a more serious one...
Gene Therapy

Tasmanian Eye Institute is raising funds to establish the first dedicated Ophthalmic Gene Therapy Centre in Australia.
Posterior Vitreous Detachment

Is Posterior Vitreous Detachment serious? Read to find out more information.
Age-related macular degeneration
Epiretinal Membrane (ERM)

Epiretinal Membrane (ERM) is a wrinkling of the retina. Find out more information regarding this...
Who we are

Who are we? We are Tasmanian Eye Institute. We were established in 2008 by Professor Vote, and our 3 core values are Research, Education and Service.
Gene Therapy Appeal

Help combat previously untreatable genetic eye diseases by making a donation. Your donation will go towards the build of Australia's first dedicated ophthalmic gene therapy centre.
Macular Hole

A Macular Hole is an eye condition where there is a small break in the macula (which is at the back of your eye). How serious is it? Read more to find out.
Pterygium

Did you know that a Pterygium is also known as a "Surfer's Eye"? Find out more information about this condition here.
Cataracts

A cataract is the clouding of the normally clear lens inside of your eye. Read some more information on cataracts and the treatments available.