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Department of Clinical Vision Sciences
Division of Allied Health
Faculty of Health Sciences
La Trobe University
Victoria 3086
Australia

Tel: +61 3 9479 2570
Fax: +61 3 9479 3590
email

3rd Floor
Health Sciences 2
Bundoora Campus
La Trobe University

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Head of School
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Links Recent Publications Current Projects Department Theses Eye Movement Laboratory

The Department of Clinical Vision Sciences has research expertise in eye movements, strabismus, vision rehabilitation and preventative eye health care and delivery.

Research Areas

Eye Movement

Amblyopia / Sensory adaptations to strabismus
Strabismus
Ocular Motility disorders
Nystagmus
Saccades - ageing & drug effects
Eye movements in facial perception & object recognition

Vision Impairment & Rehabilitation

Development of effective rehabilitation strategies
Evidence base for rehabilitation strategies including outcome indicators
Issues with vision impairment for the aged

Preventative Eye Health Care Systems & Delivery

Early Detection Glaucoma
Photo screening for diabetic retinopathy
Paediatric Vision Screening

Postgraduate Courses

Postgraduate Diploma

Graduate Diploma in Orthoptics
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Research Methodology (Orthoptics)

Research Higher Degrees

Doctor of Clinical Sciences (Clinical Vision Sciences)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master of Applied Science

Research Collaborations

The department has developed strong research links with various other departments and organisations. These include:

Vision 20/20
Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA)
Statewide Visiting Teacher Service
RANZCO Australian Squint Club
Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
Royal Children's Hospital
The Northern Hospital