Research Grant
[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0776482]Researchers: A/Prof Thomas Millar (Chief Investigator) , Prof John Bartlett (Chief Investigator) , Dr Howard Ketelson (Partner Investigator)
Brief description Investigation of the structure of the pre-ocular tear film. Eye care is critical to the elderly e.g. over 50% can expect to suffer from dry-eye which inhibits productivity and independence. Eye-drops are often used for treatment and development of drops will improve the well-being and productivity of the elderly. Formulation of eye-drops is complex because they must be comfortable, easy to use, and preserve the active agent. Better formulations will benefit people both medically and financially. It will lead to more compliance, and thus maintain the independence of and productivity of older people. This will increase the market share and the financial gains will be fed back to the community. This project will also train scientists in industrial production and marketing.
Funding Amount $530,000
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- ARC : LP0776482
- PURL : http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0776482