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New look for indigenous eye health
To coincide with Reconciliation Week events in May Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital is proud to announce the setting up of its Gadigal Eye Centre -- a pioneering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye clinic in the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD).
Donor impact report 2023
The Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation has been supporting Australia’s oldest hospital since 1981. Through the generosity of the community, funds raised are invested in a variety of programs to support the hospital in delivering world-class eye care.
Peter’s story
Diagnosed with ocular cancer, or cancer of the eye, Peter feared he'd never get to see his second grandchild’s smile. The thought of missing out on such a precious moment was a crushing blow for Peter.
Cheque phase-out
You may have heard about the Australian Government’s plan to wind down the cheques system.
The latest in glaucoma surgery
This Glaucoma Week we’ve asked our expert glaucoma specialist, Dr Ridia Lim, to share the latest in surgical options for patients. Dr Lim has reviewed developments in glaucoma surgery as well as older surgical techniques that are still key in treating glaucoma today.
Meet the SEHF 2024 Fellows
They’re here and it’s all thanks to our generous donors! In July we welcomed an additional four new international fellows. All are eagerly looking forward to working at Sydney Eye Hospital with our world class professionals
Hope after trauma
Peter Colquhoun, known from 'Better Homes and Gardens,' recounts his life-altering experience with a severe eye injury while splitting wood. His journey led him to the Sydney Eye Hospital, where a skilled trauma team performed complex, multi-disciplinary surgeries to save his vision. Peter's story emphasizes the importance of immediate medical attention and the exceptional care provided at the hospital, a public facility offering world-class expertise. His experience, which transformed his life in an instant, highlights the value of sight and the significance of accessible, high-quality medical care.
Eye Hospital Foundation spearheads $35 m...
On 6 February 2024, it was announced that a $35 million grant through the Medical Research Future Fund would be bestowed to the team to establish a manufacturing facility that can produce, store and ship bioengineered corneas across Australia and the world.
New program launches during World Glauco...
The Sydney Eye Hospital launches the Sydney Eye Drop Project, featuring an innovative eye drop chart and app, during World Glaucoma Week to improve patient adherence to glaucoma treatment regimens.
The Ophthalmologist Power List 2023
For the third consecutive year, we congratulate Professor Stephanie Watson OAM for being recognised in The Ophthalmologist Power List 2023.
Soon I’ll be able to see my wife for t...
A leisurely rail journey might sound like the perfect way to see outback NSW, but not when you’ve been told your eye could explode within 24-hours. John Reid shares with us his harrowing journey.
Sydney Eyedrop Project
With thanks to community support, patients at Sydney Eye Hospital are receiving vital education about their prescribed eye drop therapies. It’s all about collaborative care, with patients gaining greater understanding about the importance of correctly administering medicines at home.
