For more than 40 years, Lions Eye Institute has been at the forefront of global vision research and innovation, transforming the lives of patients through pioneering treatments.
The work of the Lions Eye Institute changes lives every day. Below, you’ll find stories of people whose experiences reflect our commitment to research, clinical care, and community programs that deliver better vision for all.
21 September 2026
Medical Research Giving Day 2026
On Wednesday 9 September 2026, thousands of Australians came together for the very first Medical Research Giving Day, united by …
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22 July 2026
Zoe’s story
At just 27 days old, Zoe was diagnosed with eye cancer. Because of early detection and world-class care here in …
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1 May 2026
Alicia’s story
“I’ve always wanted my work in vision research to make a significant impact in people’s lives,” says Dr Alicia Brunet, …
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3 March 2026
Cooper’s story
“Imagine giving a Christmas gift that can make such a massive, life-changing difference.” …
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30 October 2025
Lincoln’s story
Protecting children’s sight from myopia At just six years old, Lincoln started showing signs of myopia. By Year 4, even …
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2 September 2025
Phoebe’s story
Protecting children’s vision before it’s too late When Phoebe was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on her fourth birthday, her …
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6 May 2025
Gaye’s story
“I was looking in the mirror, and after covering one eye, I thought: ‘I can’t see a thing.’ It was …
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20 February 2025
Jill’s story
“XEN® Gel Stents, a breakthrough from the Lions Eye Institute, have changed my life,” Jill, glaucoma patient. At Christmas, university …
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7 November 2024
Ma’s story
Ma's story “I was in a refugee camp for ten years with my vision getting worse all the time. Along …
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4 September 2024
Eamon and Kealan’s story
"The eyes are the windows to the world, please keep mine open." Eamon, 11 Imagine the heartbreak of discovering that …
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2 May 2024
Rishi’s story
Rishi’s story “I was so scared that my son would face a future navigating the challenging and harsh world with …
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13 March 2024
Angus’s story
“When Angus was diagnosed with myopia aged two, I was terrified at how his future could look,” Juan, father of …
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7 November 2023
Niki’s story
“I want to be able to see my three beautiful children grow up,” says Niki. Niki was just 37 with …
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28 August 2023
Kevin’s story
“There is never a moment’s respite from age-related macular degeneration,” says Kevin. Every morning as Kevin wakes up, he’s confronted …
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9 May 2023
Dianne’s story
Dianne's story “When I was told I could lose my vision, it shocked me to the core,” says Dianne. Dianne …
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2 March 2023
Kate’s story
“It’s really a gift to be able to see," says 15-year-old Kate. Baby Kate was only six weeks old when …
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8 November 2022
Yelaina’s story
"I'm afraid of losing my central vision completely. I'm hoping that it stays like this until I'm really old," says …
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26 August 2022
Yvonne’s story
“My vision was bad, I couldn’t really see,” Yvonne remembers. At just 52 years old, Yvonne, a devoted grandmother was …
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9 May 2022
Alexandra’s story
"When I was little and scared at night, I couldn't find my mum. I couldn't see." For as long as …
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25 February 2022
Ben’s story
Ben is 34 and blind. Here is his story… Ben was 12 years old when he was diagnosed with type …
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1 October 2021
Sarah’s story
My holiday wish is a cure to save my sight. Sarah is an adventurous 35-year-old married mum of two. She …
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20 September 2020
Hope for Maddie
Maddie was an active and happy six-year-old when she began suffering severe headaches. She was also struggling to see and …
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6 May 2020
Hope for Riley
Riley has had a question mark over his future since he was 11. That’s when he was diagnosed at the …
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6 March 2020
Jennifer’s story
Jennifer had been wondering if her glasses were too weak. Then one day, she suddenly experienced dramatic vision loss in …
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6 November 2019
Aidan’s story
At 29-years-old, Aidan was diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy. A common complication of type 1 diabetes caused by damage to blood …
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