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Why Choose The
Lions Eye Institute

Since its establishment in 1983, the Lions Eye Institute has become a global centre for ophthalmological care and first-class scientific research into the prevention of blindness.

Our Commitment

You can expect to be treated with kindness and courtesy when you visit us. Our goal is to make your visit to the Lions Eye Institute clinic as pleasant and informative as possible.

Our Work

We invest in world-class medical research and its translation into clinical practice in metropolitan, rural and remote Western
Australia.

<p>Our ophthalmologists are internationally recognised as leading the field in providing the highest quality eye care for our patients. Between them, they cover the full range of ocular sub-specialties as well as general ophthalmology.</p>
<p>The Lions Eye Institute boasts some of the world’s leading minds in the quest for answers to eye disease and conditions. Our award-winning medical researchers are at the forefront of national and global projects and collaborations that will change people’s lives.</p>
<p>Our ophthalmologists are internationally recognised as leading the field in providing the highest quality eye care for our patients. Between them, they cover the full range of ocular sub-specialties as well as general ophthalmology.</p>
<p>The Lions Eye Institute boasts some of the world’s leading minds in the quest for answers to eye disease and conditions. Our award-winning medical researchers are at the forefront of national and global projects and collaborations that will change people’s lives.</p>

Our ophthalmologists

Our ophthalmologists are internationally recognised as leading the field in providing the highest quality eye care for our patients. Between them, they cover the full range of ocular sub-specialties as well as general ophthalmology.

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Our researchers

The Lions Eye Institute boasts some of the world’s leading minds in the quest for answers to eye disease and conditions. Our award-winning medical researchers are at the forefront of national and global projects and collaborations that will change people’s lives.

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News & Events

Latest News
Diagnostic tools for easier visual function testing
14 July 2025

Diagnostic tools for easier visual function testing

Transforming the way we detect peripheral vision loss in children Peripheral vision deficits are a key indicator of serious visual …

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Transforming diabetes care through translational research
30 June 2025

Transforming diabetes care through translational research

In 2021, the Lions Eye Institute proudly launched the Perron Paediatric Retinopathy Initiative, made possible through the generous support of …

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A major milestone in macular telangiectasia treatment
11 June 2025

A major milestone in macular telangiectasia treatment

In a groundbreaking development for those affected by macular telangiectasia (MacTel) Type 2, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) …

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Researchers receive Helen Smith Award 2025
10 May 2025

Researchers receive Helen Smith Award 2025

Dr Di Huang and her team aim to find a treatment for Stargardt disease (STGD1), a genetic eye condition caused by …

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WA Near Miss Awards<br>boosts vital eye research
14 April 2025

WA Near Miss Awards
boosts vital eye research

Two researchers from the Lions Eye Institute have been awarded critical funding through the WA Near Miss Awards, a state initiative …

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Professor David Mackey AO is re-elected as Vice-President of the APAO Council
3 April 2025

Professor David Mackey AO is re-elected as Vice-President of the APAO Council

The Lions Eye Institute was proud to be represented at the 40th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress, held from …

Events
2025 Miocevich Lecture
23 July 2025

2025 Miocevich Lecture

2025 Miocevich Lecture: Advancing Gene Therapies for Inherited Retinal Disease Held at the Lions Eye Institute | Proudly supported by …

Events
Professor Lyndon da Cruz Lecture
24 April 2025

Professor Lyndon da Cruz Lecture

Pushing the boundaries of retinal treatments and how we got there: A lecture by Professor Lyndon da Cruz Retinal disease …

Events
2025 Ian Constable Lecture
27 February 2025

2025 Ian Constable Lecture

Reflections on the 2025 Ian Constable Lecture: Global health challenges & medtech innovation The 25th annual Ian Constable Lecture, hosted …

Events
2025 Ian Constable Lecture
22 January 2025

2025 Ian Constable Lecture

Global health challenges: How and why innovative MedTech solutions will make a difference Join us for the Lions Eye Institute's …

Events
Eye to Eye Photographic Competition Exhibition
13 February 2024

Eye to Eye Photographic Competition Exhibition

Eye to Eye Photographic Exhibition In late 2023 the Lions Eye Institute held its very first Eye to Eye Photographic …

Events
Eye to Eye Photographic Competition
1 November 2023

Eye to Eye Photographic Competition

Thank you to everyone who entered the Eye to Eye Photographic Competition. The competition is now closed. View the winners …

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