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Therefore Dr Fan Gaskin also conducts eye research at the Centre for Eye Research Australia, developing new treatments for patients with glaucoma. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6189c9146dfc316e8bee58cd/ffc0e943-a9e2-4864-b15e-c7c194d82201/%C2%A9AnnaCarlile-3403.jpg Research - Improving Glaucoma Surgery Outcomes Dr Fan Gaskin is a Principal Investigator and leads the Ocular Fibrosis Research Unit at the Centre for Eye Research Australia. Her research focuses on developing improved methods of preventing scarring after eye surgery. Currently, toxic anti-cancer drugs are used to prevent scarring in glaucoma surgery. This can lead to destruction of healthy cells and result in long-term complications such as tissue thinning, wound break-down, and serious infections. 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She graduated from the University of Auckland, School of Medicine with Distinction, and underwent Ophthalmology training in Auckland and Hamilton. She spent two years in sub-specialist glaucoma training in Auckland and Melbourne, respectively, and was actively recruited to join the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital at the completion of her fellowship. She was also offered a sought-after position at the Centre for Eye Research Australia, where she now leads Ocular Fibrosis Research. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists, a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a member of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. In 2021 she was named a Superstar of STEM by Science and Technology Australia. She is a passionate patient advocate through her role on Glaucoma Australia’s Clinical Advisory Panel. 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The most common surgical technique to remove cataract is phacolemulsifcation. The operation is performed under local anaesthetic. By viewing the patient’s eye through a high-powered microscope, Dr Fan Gaskin makes a very small incision (approximately 2.5 mm) on the edge of the cornea. A small ultrasonic probe is inserted to divide the cloudy lens into tiny pieces. The pieces are then gently suctioned away out of the eye through the same probe. An artificial intraocular lens is then implanted into the same position as the patient’s own lens as a replacement. Rarely the intraocular lens may need to be placed in an alternative position. As the incision is so small, stitches are rarely required. After surgery, the eye is covered for protection for a few hours. The operation usually takes approximately 20 minutes.