Targeting at risk relatives of glaucoma patients for early diagnosis and treatment (TARRGET) [ 2016 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof David Mackey (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Alex Hewitt ,  A/Pr Ivan Goldberg ,  A/Pr John Landers ,  Prof Jamie Craig

Brief description Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in Australia but early detection and treatment can prevent blindness. We will recruit patients with advanced glaucoma from an Australia wide registry and refer their close relatives to have an eye exam and genetic testing to see if they are at risk of glaucoma. We will evaluate how a coordinator can improve the uptake of this screening program referring people to local eye care providers and in rural WA providing screening in 16 remote locations.

Funding Amount $595,375.00

Funding Scheme Partnerships

Notes Partnership Project for Better Health