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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>

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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News & Events

Latest News
Professor Mariapia Degli-Esposti receives prestigious honour.
25 May 2023

Professor Mariapia Degli-Esposti receives prestigious honour.

Professor Mariapia Degli-Esposti from the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute (BDI) and the Lions Eye Institute has been elected as a …

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The Lions Eye Institute has one million reasons to celebrate 40 years of saving sight
3 May 2023

The Lions Eye Institute has one million reasons to celebrate 40 years of saving sight

In 2023 the Lions Eye Institute is celebrating in more ways than one. This year the Institute marks 40 years …

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An eye-opening trip to Indonesia for Lions Eye Institute staff
11 April 2023

An eye-opening trip to Indonesia for Lions Eye Institute staff

Lions Eye Institute staff members and nurses Maureen Gilpin and Johanna Du Plooy recently travelled to Indonesia for three days …

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Improving astronaut vision in long-haul spaceflights
11 April 2023

Improving astronaut vision in long-haul spaceflights

Western Australian researchers have developed a breakthrough method to measure the brain fluid pressure in humans, which may reduce vision …

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First ever human trials in retinitis pigmentosa type 11 to go ahead
22 March 2023

First ever human trials in retinitis pigmentosa type 11 to go ahead

There is new hope for sufferers of degenerative inherited eye condition known as retinitis pigmentosa. PYC Therapeutics has been given …

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Protecting your eyes during a solar eclipse
17 March 2023

Protecting your eyes during a solar eclipse

A solar eclipse will be visible in Western Australia on Thursday, 20 April 2023. A solar eclipse will be visible …

Events
Meet and greet for patients with inherited retinal disease
2 February 2023

Meet and greet for patients with inherited retinal disease

A peer support meeting will be held at the Lions Eye Institute on Tuesday, 21 February for patients living with …

Events
Celebrating 40 years at the Lions Eye Institute
12 January 2023

Celebrating 40 years at the Lions Eye Institute

  In 2023, the Lions Eye Institute celebrates 40 years of preventing and curing blindness and eye disease. Driven by …

Events
2022 Telethon Family Festival
29 September 2022

2022 Telethon Family Festival

Join us for the 2022 Telethon Family Festival Join the Lions Eye Institute at Telethon Family Festival on Sunday, 23 …

Events
2022 Ian Constable Lecture
23 August 2022

2022 Ian Constable Lecture

Join us for the 2022 Ian Constable Lecture - "The evolution of ideas in medicine" The Lions Eye Institute is …

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