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You’re helping reduce a global health ...
With your support, Sydney Eye Hospital is tackling antimicrobial resistance in relation to corneal infections. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health threat. When bacteria becomes resistant to antibiotics, it means medication is no longer effective. It’s a serious issue that’s predicted to escalate in the future.
Thank you for helping people like Regina...
Meet the 2020 Foundation Fellows
Experienced and talented eye doctors from Australia and overseas can apply for these 12-month positions, each in a different specialisation. Fellowships are keenly sought after and are a key Foundation funding goal: the worldwide exchange of knowledge and skills is vital.
New CEO’s Vision for Foundation
New Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation Chief Executive, Linda Fagan acknowledges the world has turned on its head since commencing in March. “It’s heart-warming to see the Australian community responding to this global health crisis and our thoughts are with all those deeply affected.
Saving Sight During a Pandemic
Sore eyes from the bushfire smoke? One o...
Prof Gerard Sutton is an ophthalmic surgeon and Professor of Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology here at Sydney Eye Hospital. He recently gave a radio interview on the problem of eye health during the 2019/2020 Australian bushfires.
$200,000 grant leads to potential breakt...
Your support of Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation has helped fund a clinical study by Professor Mark Gillies that could help save the sight of millions.
$200,000 grant leads to potential breakt...
Your support of Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation has helped fund a clinical study by Professor Mark Gillies that could help save the sight of millions. Diabetic macular edema, or DME, can be a devastating condition for people with diabetes around the world, causing complete loss of sight if it’s left untreated. It’s caused when fluid builds up because of leaking blood vessels in the macula – a small but very important area at the back of the eyeball.
Meet the 2019 Foundation Fellows
Experienced and talented eye doctors from Australia and overseas can apply for these 12-month positions, each in a different specialisation. Fellowships are keenly sought after and are a key Foundation funding goal: the worldwide exchange of knowledge and skills is vital.
Another World First In His Sights
With your support, ophthalmologist Dr Greg Moloney is pioneering a new technique at the Sydney Eye Hospital that could restore sight to millions.
Give the Doctors and Nurses Some Room!
An eye surgery operating theatre can get crowded. The surgeon, the anaesthetist, theatre nurses, and of course the patient, are all in there. Throw in an intern or resident learning vital new skills, and a support person for the patient… that’s a fair number of bodies and twice as many elbows.
Cataracts and Cataract Surgery
As we get older, the clear lens in our eyes can become cloudy. Our vision might grow blurry and faded. This is called a cataract. When symptoms first appear, you can use stronger lighting and glasses to cope with weaker vision. Eventually you may need more. Cataracts are treated by removing the cloudy lens with surgery.
