Please join us for the 2018 Miocevich lecture, The Silk Road: A 10-year journey evaluating the potential use of silk proteins for repairing the human eye, presented by Professor Damien Harkin on 16 August 2018. Learn more about the lecture here: The Silk Road Lecture Seating is limited and bookings are essential. Please contact Jade Knapp on 9381… Read more

Please join us for our annual Ian Constable Lecture. The 2018 lecture; Tale of two diseases: regulating immune responses in the retina will be given by Professor Andrew Dick – Director of the UCL-Institute of Ophthalmology in London. Professor Andrew Dick is a clinician scientist and immunobiologist. He is Director of University College London-Institute of Ophthalmology… Read more

Lions Eye Institute paediatric ophthalmologist Dr Antony Clark is investigating whether Atropine drops can slow down or halt the progression of short-sightedness in children. The WA ATOM Study is currently recruiting. For more information, email myopia@nulllei.org.au and watch the story below:  

Scientists at the Lions Eye Institute have invented a new treatment for glaucoma which is less invasive and promises faster recovery times for patients. See below for more information on this ground breaking treatment. Australian scientists invent new treatment for glaucoma

CONGRATULATIONS to gold nugget raffle winner- ticket holder 4837.Thank you to Chris Mortan and Tandy, Nannup Lions and all the Lions Clubs for your support and of course to everyone who purchased a ticket. Over $30,000 has been raised to fund research in retinal disease.The draw was held on February 10 and the winner has… Read more

Lions Eye Institute Researcher Professor Elizabeth Rakoczy interviewed on ABC National Radio after her Florey Medal Win. Hear the interview below: Above: Professor Elizabeth Rakoczy with Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt.

Western Australian molecular ophthalmologist Professor Elizabeth Rakoczy from UWA’s Centre for Ophthalmology and Visual Science and the Lions Eye Institute (LEI) is the recipient of the 2017 Florey Medal. Professor Rakoczy propelled the pioneering research that led to the development of a new gene therapy for wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD). Learn more below… Read more

Join us for our lecture: Update for optometrists on myopia and current options for treatment – presented by Dr Antony Clark. Dr Clark specialises in paediatric ophthalmology and glaucoma and consults at the Lions Eye Institute, PMH and SCGH. He is the Chief Investigator on the WA Atropine Treatment Of Myopia study (WA ATOM). His… Read more

This ground breaking procedure is saving the sight of Glaucoma sufferers all over the world. It’s quick and painless and it’s here at the Lions Eye Institute. Click below to watch the video: https://thewest.com.au/news/medicine/new-surgery-invented-in-wa-to-fight-against-blindness-bc-5659985927001?platform=hootsuite

The Lions Club of Nannup President, Chris Morten is raffling a six ounce gold nugget valued at $12,500 to raise money for new research into inherited retinal diseases at the Lions Eye Institute (LEI). Tickets are $10 each and available from the Shared Vision Office in the LEI foyer. They can also be purchased online… Read more