The Critical Role of AVR in Advancing Ophthalmic Care and Innovation
Professor Mark Radford
Professor Mark Radford, Executive Director of the Queensland Eye Institute, discusses his unique background in psychiatry and the connections between the eye, brain, and mood regulation. He highlights Australian Vision Research’s (AVR) crucial contributions to ophthalmology, including raising awareness, funding early-stage research, and fostering collaboration between clinicians and researchers. He emphasises AVR’s role in nurturing young researchers and its support of cutting-edge projects, such as early detection of Alzheimer’s through retinal imaging, the impact of sunlight on mental health, and the growing importance of artificial intelligence in ophthalmic care. Radford underscores the importance of donor support, stressing that investing in vision research not only saves sight but also has a lasting impact through legacy bequests.