Researchers at Flinders University are calling on Australian eye care professionals to contribute to two key glaucoma research initiatives currently underway, with opportunities for practitioners to influence genetic research advancements and patient care outcomes.
The research team, led by Professor Jamie Craig, is spearheading efforts through the Australia and New Zealand Registry of Advanced Glaucoma (ANZRAG), one of the world’s largest glaucoma registries exploring genetic contributors to the eye disease.
The university is conducting a comprehensive survey aimed at understanding eye care professionals’ experiences and training needs regarding genetic testing for glaucoma
Genetic Testing Survey
The university is conducting a comprehensive survey aimed at understanding eye care professionals’ experiences and training needs regarding genetic testing for glaucoma. The survey is open to ophthalmologists, trainees, optometrists, orthoptists, and orthoptics students across Australia and New Zealand.
Participants are asked to share their clinical experiences as eye health providers, along with their interests and training requirements related to genetic testing for glaucoma patients. The survey aims to help researchers better understand current practice patterns and identify areas where genetic research can make meaningful clinical advancements.
As an incentive for participation, five AU$50 gift cards will be awarded to randomly selected participants who complete the survey.
For questions about the genetic testing survey, contact Genetic Counsellor and PhD Student Giorgina Maxwell at giorgina.maxwell@flinders.edu.au.
Congenital and Childhood Glaucoma Referral Drive
Simultaneously, ANZRAG is conducting a targeted referral drive for congenital and childhood glaucoma cases. The registry contributes to research on genetic causes of glaucoma by identifying new genes and genetic risk factors while better characterising existing ones.
While the registry accepts referrals for patients of all ages and various clinical presentations, there is particular focus on congenital and childhood cases due to active research in this area.
The registry’s research aims to identify new genetic diagnoses related to glaucoma. When such discoveries are made, the registry validates findings and returns results to both participants and referring specialists, ensuring clinical translation of research outcomes.
Clinicians can refer patients online at anzrag.com using the electronic referral form, or by emailing the form directly to the registry. The registry team communicates directly with patients to organise consent and coordinate sample collection, streamlining the process for referring clinicians.
For enquiries about the referral drive or registry participation, email info@anzrag.com.
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