Impact of bushfire smoke on the ocular surface

The findings of this project will guide future eyecare of people exposed to bushfire smoke including targeted diagnostic tests to determine impact of smoke exposure, identification of those with greater risk of eye disease from smoke exposure and adequate therapeutic management of smoke-induced ocular surface diseases. Furthermore, this project will determine how the eyes of emergency services personnel chronically exposed to large amounts of smoke are affected and practical strategies to prevent ocular symptoms and protect eye surface.