Proud to be associated with the recent l...

Each year the lives of thousands of Australians are transformed through the transplantation of the cornea from donated eyes. With demand increasing, we’re proud to support Amy Chumkasian, registered nurse at Sydney Eye Hospital and PhD candidate in launching the Eye Donor app, now available from Apple and Google Play stores, free of charge.

Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital celebrates it...

Staff at Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital (SSEH) recently celebrated Foundation Day – an event held each year in October to commemorate when the building’s first stone was laid in 1811.

A patient's story by Peter FitzSimons

Sight is a precious gift. At the Sydney Eye Hospital, doctors and nurses are available 24/7 to help people like Charlie Lynn.

Fox Sports commentator Andrew Voss was i...

My surgeon, Dr Andrew Chang gave me his verdict, saying: ‘If we don’t act immediately, you will be blind in your right eye inside two weeks.’

Have your say about changes to the Sydne...

SESLHD staff and members of the community are being called on to help improve the Eye Outpatient Department at Sydney Eye Hospital. In partnership with the Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation, SESLHD is funding a development of the department in 2020-2021.

Donor Impact Report 2019

In 2019 we allocated grants totalling $1,272,715 with $498,255 enabling eight young doctors to build their skills and experience and enrich our hospital’s expertise and patient care as well as contributing to our vital research work. Clinical and Research Fellowships are also integral to the mission of the Foundation.

Improving Outcomes for Patients – A Ma...

Research funded by generous donors to Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation is improving treatment for a common but serious eye infection. It is called herpes simplex keratitis. And yes, it is caused by the herpes simplex virus, or HSV-1.  More than two thirds of the world’s population under 50 (around 3.7 billion people) have the herpes virus during their lifetime, but not everyone shows symptoms.

Professor Gerard Sutton on COVID-19 and ...

Our peak body the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmology  have indicated that now is the time if you have cataracts or other problems to go and get them sorted out, so, at the Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation where interested in your eye health and would encourage you to go back and see your eye specialist.

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.