Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0211474

Funded Activity Summary

Developing tests for the early detection of eye disease. Australians have a tradition of innovative design in perimetry. A good example being the Frequency Doubling Technology produced from work performed at the Australian National University. This technology, however, is manufactured by an overseas company (Welch Allyn, NY, USA). The Medmont company is a local perimeter manufacturer and we hope to improve their product with innovative design to yield a distinct marketing advantage. We will consider the fundamental issues underlying cone-interactions and methods that stress retinal function. We believe that this approach will have advantages over conventional techniques and prove more sensitive for the early detection of eye disease. However, this is a high risk venture requiring substantial developmental cost and technical commitment by the company. Successful innovation will enhance the company's international penetration, continue the trend for Australians to be seen as leaders in this field and have impact on eye care.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 31-10-2002

End Date: 31-12-2006

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $208,158.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Optical Technology | Optometry and Ophthalmology | Opthalmology And Vision Science

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Hearing, vision, speech and their disorders | Medical instrumentation |

Other Keywords

Hearing, vision, speech and their disorders | Medical instrumentation | Opthalmology And Vision Science | Optical Technology | Optometry and Ophthalmology

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