Recent Articles

Poppies Sought for ANZAC Day

Saturday, 5th Mar 22

Plans to fill a Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital courtyard with a field of red poppies as part of the hospital’s Anzac Day Memorial Service on April 25 are underway.

6-12 March is Glaucoma Week

Friday, 4th Mar 22

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness and this World Glaucoma Week, Sydney Eye Hospital is encouraging people with loss of sight or family history of glaucoma to get their eyes tested.

Meet the 2022 Fellows

Thursday, 27th Jan 22

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

Eye Foundation helps show the way

Wednesday, 24th Nov 21

Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation is funding a new wayfinding solution - BindiMaps, an indoor audio-based navigation app which uses language to guide patients and visitors.

How research will change Gerhard’s lif...

Wednesday, 17th Nov 21

Corneal disease is the third most common cause of blindness in the world. “Ultimately, we want to build an entire cornea within the laboratory,” says Professor Sutton.

World Sight Day shines a light on screen...

Thursday, 14th Oct 21

October 14 is World Sight Day, co-ordinated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB). Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation is proud to promote this international day of awareness, to focus attention on the global issue of eye health by providing eye health tips. This year’s campaign message is simple, it’s time to love your eyes!

$745,256 in grants benefiting 70,000 pat...

Tuesday, 17th Aug 21

Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation are proud that we have been able to award $745,256 in grants to 31 December 2020 benefiting 70,000 patients and...

Thank you to our Board of Management

Tuesday, 17th Aug 21

We recognise those who have dedicated time and expertise to Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation supporting thousands of staff and patients relying on our specialist eye hospital.

$745,256 in grants benefiting 70,000 pat...

Tuesday, 17th Aug 21

Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation are proud that we have been able to award $745,256 in grants to 31 December 2020 benefiting 70,000 patients and...

Maxine is looking good

Wednesday, 11th Aug 21

Maxine McDowell admits she is extremely lucky. “How can a person have so many eye challenges yet be able to see as well, or better, than many of my age?”

Meet the July 2021 Fellows

Tuesday, 10th Aug 21

They’re here and it’s all thanks to our generous donors! In July we welcomed three of our four new international fellows. All are eagerly looking forward to working at Sydney Eye Hospital with our world class professionals.

Closing the gap in eye health for Aborig...

Tuesday, 13th Jul 21

Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation is proud to announce a funding grant of $12,500 in 2021 to contribute to closing the gap in eye health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.