2013 Macular degeneration community information forum

The Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) invites you to attend a free community information forum on age-related macular degeneration on Thursday 10 October 2013.

Hosted by Professor Robyn Guymer, Head of the Macular Research Unit, CERA, the topics covered will include:

'Using stem cells to understand age-related macular degeneration' by Dr Kathryn Davidson, Senior Research Fellow, CERA

'A novel laser therapy: LEADing the way to a healthier retina' by Ms Kate Brassington, Orthoptist and Project Coordinator, CERA

'The bionic eye: an overview' by Ms Fleur O'Hare, Orthoptist and Bionic Vision Australia Clinical Research Officer, CERA

Date: Thursday 10 October

Time: 11.00 am – 12.00 pm (Tea and coffee will be served from 10.30am)

Location: Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Lucy Jones Hall, 426 Albert Street, East Melbourne

RSVP: Please book your place by Friday 4 October via cera-community@unimelb.edu.au or 1300 737 757

For more information, visit www.cera.org.au