Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA)

 

CERA was established in 1996 and is the top institute for vision research in Australia.  It is rated as one of the top eye institutes in the world for output of academic research, with a record of significant breakthroughs in areas such as glaucoma, stem cell research and age-related macular degeneration.

CERA has more than 155 researchers, staff and postgraduate students.  It conducts eye research with real-life impact, translating to better treatments, earlier diagnosis, health education and disease prevention and unraveling the causes of eye disease through genetics.

Its comprehensive research program focuses on three integrating themes concentrating on translational research: ageing eye diseases, vision regeneration, and products and pathways to patients.

For more information, visit the CERA website here