Eye banks, exports, and Australian opinion: Exploring national utility of human corneal tissue donation [ 2018 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Ms Heather Machin (Principal investigator)

Brief description Human corneal tissue donations from the deceased can outstrip the demand of eye tissue from ophthalmologists to perform a corneal transplantation, a surgical procedure to treat blindness. This research will determine the quantity of surplus eye tissue, and community understanding of donation and support for exportation. This will help the sector with decision-making on management of oversupply and potential exporte to other countries in need.

Funding Amount $110,426.00

Funding Scheme Postgraduate Scholarships

Notes Public Health Postgraduate Scholarship