Health Services and Evaluative Research in Diabetic Eye Disease [ 2015 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Mohamed Dirani (Principal investigator)

Brief description The NEHS is a nation-wide survey on the prevalence of major eye diseases in Australia. Survey findings will be evaluate the public health & economic impact of eye interventions & health education on reducing the burden of vision loss & blindness from diabetes. The results of the national eye health survey will used as an indicator for WHO strategies for the Universal eye health & become part of the Government endorsed National Eye Health Framework for the elimination of avoidable blindness.

Funding Amount $AUD 426,556.57

Funding Scheme Career Development Fellowships

Notes Population Health CDF