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Our research is bringing hope to people affected by vision loss and blindness

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Register to hear Professor Robyn Guymer AM present: “How will we know when we are there?”: How to prove a treatment for macular degeneration is actually effective.  

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In this video, learn about how CERA’s research into gene therapies could transform the treatment of eye disease.

Consumer involvement

Our new Consumer Program is working alongside people with lived experience to ensure their insights are at the heart of advancing eye research. Learn about the program and meet our Consumer Advisory Group.

Celebrating Cerulea Clinical Trials

Cerulea Clinical Trials, CERA’s new not-for-profit clinical trials centre, is up and running.
Learn how Cerulea will transform the delivery of ophthalmic clinical trials, increase community access to sight-saving therapies and deliver excellence for clinicians, trial participants and sponsors.

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Take part in research

Help shape the future of vision research by taking part in a clinical study.
Find out how you can take part in studies at CERA and Cerulea Clinical Trials for eye conditions including age-related macular degeneration, corneal conditions, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and inherited retinal disease.

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Latest News


Eye health

14 May 2025

In a world first, scientists at CERA have used tiny particles derived from blood to provide first-line treatment for corneal injuries in lab experiments.

News

01 May 2025

A CERA and University of Melbourne project is looking for volunteers to help understand the impact of vision loss to improve how the success of new therapies are measured.

Stories

01 May 2025

CERA’s Consumer Advisory Group member Dr Colleen Lewis shares how meeting consumers at their level left an impact on her at the Australian Clinical Trials Alliance conference.

Research

01 April 2025

New research examines the benefits of using AI retinal imaging to screen for cardiovascular disease in GP clinics, and identifies areas for improvement.

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