RESEARCH FUNDED BY GLAUCOMA NZ

Glaucoma NZ has funded the following research projects and investigations so far. We provide a high quality independent assessment of research projects before funding to assure the very best use of the limited funds available for research.

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2008

'Evaluation of connexin43 antisense oligodoxynucleotide as a novel wound modulating agent in glaucoma filtration surgery in rabbits' by Dr Narme Deva & A/Professor Helen Danesh-Meyer.

2007

'Determination of the genetic basis for glaucoma in a New Zealand population' by Dr Andrea Vincent.

2006

'Knowledge and Quality of Life in Glaucoma' by A/Professor Helen Danesh-Meyer and Dr Narme Diva

2005

'Economic Impact of Visual Impairment in New Zealand.' A scoping study report prepared by Access Economics Pty Ltd for Glaucoma NZ.