Science for Sight | Shaping the Future of Eye Health

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Join us for an illuminating event that explores three complex eye conditions—Keratoconus, Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency (LSCD), and Dry Eye Syndrome. We will delve through the lens of cutting-edge research and powerful patient stories.

Associate Professor Guy Lyons and Dr Mojdeh Abbas will share their groundbreaking work. They aim to develop regenerative medicine therapies for these debilitating eye conditions, including stem cell-infused contact lenses.

Leading eye surgeon and ophthalmologist Professor Stephanie Watson will lead a panel discussion. Melissa Dever will share her journey from misdiagnosis to life-changing surgery for keratoconus. Twenty-one-year-old Kiyara Weeratunga will describe life after severe Dry Eye Syndrome left her unable to work or live independently—highlighting the urgent need for new treatments. 

Stay for networking and refreshments after the discussion. This is an in-person event only. Tickets are free, but registration is essential.

Did you know?

  • 1 in 84 Australian 20-year-olds are diagnosed with Keratoconus, a progressive eye disease caused by thinning of the cornea.

  • Up to 50% of older adults—especially women—experience Dry Eye Syndrome.

Program

3.30pm Arrival tea and coffee
4.00pm Welcome and Acknowledgement of Country
4.05pm Presentation and panel discussion
5.00pm Networking and refreshments
6.00pm Event close


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Speakers

  • Associate Professor Guy Lyons

    Centre for Cancer Innovations, Centenary Institute

  • Dr Mojdeh Abbasi

    Centre for Cancer Innovations, Centenary Institute

  • Professor Stephanie Watson OAM

    Head of Ophthalmology and Head of Corneal Research Group
    The University of Sydney

  • Melissa Dever

    Lived experience with Keratoconus

  • Kiyara Weeratunga

    Lived experience with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome